Stan.  V.  Henkels  (Firm) 
Valuable  collection  of 
autographs  and  historical 
documents  belonging  to  John 
Mills  Hale,  of  Philipsburg, 
Center  County,  Pa. 


Catalogue  No.  1078 


Part  I 


VALUABLE  COLLECTION 

OF 

AUTOGRAPHS 

GATHERED  BY  THE  LATE 

JOHN  MILIvS  HALE,  Esq. 

Of  Phiiipsburg,  Center  County,  Pa. 

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Catalogue  No.  1078 


Part  I 


VALUABLE  COLLECTION 

OK 

Autographs  and  Historical  Documents 

BELONQING  TO  THE  LATE 

John  Mills  Hale,  Esq. 

Of  Philipsburg,  Center  County,  Pa. 

EMBRACING 

An  Unusnal  Collection  ot  Letters  of  Officers  in  the  Revolution,  and  the 
Continental  and  the  United  States  JNavj;  The  Albany  Convention, 
The  Annapolis  Convention,  The  Continental  Congress,  The 
Federal  Convention,  Presidents  of  the  United  States  and 
their  Cabinets,  Crowned  Heads  of  Europe,  Popes  of 
Rome,  Authors,  Poets,  Composers,  Statesmen, 

Scientists,  &c.,  &c. 

INCLUDING 

Fine  Letter  of  Nathan  Hale,  Qen.  Richard  Montgomery,  Gen,  Hugh  Mercer, 
Gen.  Jos.  Warren,  Benedict  Arnold,  Gen.  Israel  Putnam,  Gen.  Washington, 
Martha  Washington,  Abraham  Lincoln,  Gen.  Chas.  Lee,  Paul  Revere, 

Com.  John  Paul  Jones,  Com.  Richard  Dale,  Benj.  Franklin,  Zachary  Taylor, 
Andrew  Jackson,  John  Adams,  Queen  Elizabeth,  Martin  Luther, 
Mendelssohn,  Goethe,  Schiller,  Byron,  Dickens,  Hawthorne, 
Longfellow,  &c.,  &c. 

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offered  for  many  years 

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they  are,  without  recourse.  On  mail  orders.  Autographs  are 
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REMARKS. 


'JpHIS  Catalogue  records  the  passing  away  of  an  old-time  Col- 
lector of  Autographs.  The  late  John  Mills  Hale,  Esq., 
of  Philipsburg,  Center  County,  Pennsylvania,  was  a collector  of 
the  old  school,  who  amused  himself  in  gathering  the  letters  of 
men  and  women  famous  in  all  stages  of  life,  and  of  all  countries. 
Upwards  of  fifty  years  of  untiring  research  enabled  him  to 
accumulate  a vast  number  of  letters  and  historical  documents 
which  will  veigh  in  importance  with  the  collections  of  Cist, 
Sprague  and  Leffingwell,  who  were  his  fellow-labourers  in 
the  same  delightful  pastime. 

Of  this  collection,  the  valuable  set  of  Signers  to  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence  was  willed  by  him  to  the  University  of 
Pennsylvania,  but  his  collection  was  so  vast  that  it  did  not  rob  it 
of  much,  as  he  was  fortunate  in  possessing  many  of  the  letters 
of  this  band  of  Revolutionary  heroes,  in  duplicate,  and  which  will 
be  found  herein  enumerated  under  the  Members  of  the  Conti- 
nental Congress. 

On  every  page  of  the  Catalogue  are  enumerated  items  of 
the  greatest  historical  and  literary  importance,  such  as  a fine 
letter  of  Nathan  Hale,  the  Martyr  Spy,  the  lamented  General 
Joseph  Warren,  written  one  month  before  his  death  at  Bunker 
Hill,  and  General  Hugh  Mercer,  written  shortly  before  his 
death  at  Princeton;  the  brave  General  Richard  Montgomery, 
written  a short  time  before  he  was  killed  at  Quebec;  the  intrepid 
Commodore  John  Paul  Jones,  General  Israel  Putnam,  General 
Nathaniel  Greene,  Generals  Lafayette,  Arnold,  Marion,  Sumter, 
Knox,  Gates,  Charles  Lee,  Howe,  Lincoln,  Moultrie,  Moylan, 


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Steuben,  Wayne,  and  the  greatest  of  all,  General  George  Wash- 
ington— in  fact,  the  collection  embraces  fine  specimens  of  nearly 
all  the  prominent  officers  in  the  Continental  Army  and  Navy,  as 
well  as  noted  officers  in  the  War  of  1812  and  Mexican  War. 

There  is  a full  set  of  the  letters  of  the  Presidents  and  their 
Cabinets,  from  Washington  down  to  McKinley;  set  of  the  mem- 
bers of  the  Federal  Constitutional  Convention,  the  Annapolis 
Convention,  the  Stamp  Act  Congress,  the  Albany  Convention, 
members  of  the  Continental  Congress,  the  Justice  of  the  Supreme 
Court  of  the  United  States,  the  Governors,  Colonial  and  Repub- 
lican, of  Pennsylvania,  and  Provosts  of  the  University  of  Penn- 
sylvania. 

The  Navy  is  represented  by  such  names  as  the  intrepid  John 
Paul  Jones  and  his  head  officer,  Richard  Dale,  Stephen  Decatur, 
James  Barron,  the  brave  John  Barry,  John  A.  Dahlgren,  Jesse  D. 
Elliott,  David  G.  Farragut,  Don’t  Give  Up  the  Ship  James  Law- 
rence, Oliver  H.  Perry,  Edward  Preble,  John  Rodgers,  Thos.Trux- 
tun  and  a host  of  other  gallant  fellows  who  have  established  the 
reputation  of  American  seamanship. 

There  are  also  many  letters  and  Documents  of  the  Crowned 
heads  of  England,  Germany,  Prussia,  Italy,  Sardinia,  &c.,  in- 
cluding Queen  Elizabeth,  Henry  VIII,  James  I,  Charles  I,  Charles 
II,  George  I,  II,  III,  and  IV,  Frederick  the  Great,  Peter  the 
Great,  Catherine  I and  II  of  Russia,  also  The  Popes  of  Rome, 
and  fine  letters  of  eminent  Literary  Characters,  Composers,  Re- 
formers (including  Martin  Luther),  Artists,  Actors,  Scientists, 
and  a fine  letter  of  Martha  Washington. 

Many,  very  many,  of  the  letters  are  of  intense  historical  in- 
terest as  to  contents  ; and  often  we  have  quoted  fully  from  the 
text,  making  this  Catalogue  of  great  value  to  the  student  in 
history.  The  descriptions,  to  the  best  of  our  ability,  are  correct 


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and  can  be  relied  upon  ; superlative  adjectives  have  only  been 
used  when  we  honestly  believed  the  item  worthy. 

The  second  part  of  this  Catalogue  is  in  course  of  preparation, 
and  will  include  Letters  of  Napoleon  and  his  Marshals,  Napoleon 
and  his  Family,  The  Friends  of  Napoleon  as  First  Consul,  The 
Kings  of  France,  Generals  in  the  Civil  War,  both  Union  and 
Confederate,  The  Confederate  States  Government,  &c. 

To  Collectors  this  sale  will  offer  unprecedented  opportunities 
for  obtaining  fine  specimens  of  letters  of  personages  which  are 
seldom  now-a  days  offered.  To  me  it  is  a sad  duty  to  per- 
form the  service  of  distributing  a collection  which  took  the 
lifetime  of  a dear  friend  to  gather.  As  he  profited  by  the  dis- 
posal of  other  collections,  so  you  will  profit  by  -the  disposal  of 
his.  We  have,  however,  the  consolation  that  whilst  enjoying  his 
hobby,  Mr.  Hale  has  performed  an  important  service  to  his 
fellowman  in  preserving  so  many  valuable  historical  papers,  some 
of  which  would,  no  doubt,  have  been  lost  to  history,  and  of 
which  the  component  parts  now  appear  in  type  for  the  first  time. 
In  fact  to  all  autograph  collectors  is  due  the  thanks  of  generations 
to  come  for  preserving  the  records  of  the  past  direct  from  the 
pens  of  the  actual  participants  in  the  world’s  progress. 


St.\n.  V.  Henkels. 


CONTENTS. 


PAGES 

Generals  and  Officers  in  the  Revolution 1-46 

Officers  in  the  Continental  and  United  States  Navy 46-55 

Members  of  the  Continental  Congress 55-87 

Albany  Convention  of  1754 87-90 

Delegates  to  the  Annapolis  Convention 90- 

Delegates  to  the  Federal  Convention 91-96 

Presidents  of  the  United  States  and  their  Cabinets.  .......  96-117 

Supreme  Court  of  the  United  States 1 17-123 

Supreme  Court  of  Pennsylvania 123-125 

Provincial  Government  of  Pennsylvania 125-129 

Pennsylvania  State  Government  in  the  Revolution 129-130 

Governors  of  Pennsylvania 130-132 

Provosts  of  the  University  of  Pennsylvania 132-134 

Eminent  Artists 134-135 

Miscellaneous 136-159 

Kings  and  Queens  of  England,  and  Statesmen,  Generals,  &c.  . . . 160-167 

Emperors  and  Czars  of  Russia 167-169 

Kings  of  Sweden 169-170 

Emperors  of  Germany  and  Prussia 171-173 

Rulers  of  Italy,  Sardinia,  Spain,  &c 173-174 

Popes  of  Rome  . . 174-175 


CATALOGUE 


GENERALS  AND  OFFICERS  IN  THE 
REVOLUTION,  WAR  OF  1852, 

AND  MEXICAN  WAR. 

1 Abercromby,  Sir  Robert.  Celebrated  British  General 
in  the  Revolution.  Captured  at  Yorktown.  A.  L.  S.  3 
pages,  4to.  Biliapatain,  Feb.  13,  1791.  To  the  Hon.  H. 
Dundas. 

Recommending  the  advancement  of  Capt.  Robt.  Irving,  of 
the  joth  Regiment,  who  served  tvith'  distinction  in  America. 

2 Abercromby,  James.  British  General  who  served  in 
America  during  the  French  and  Indian  War,  It  was  he 
who  made  the  foolish  attack  on  Ticonderoga  in  1758.  L.  S. 
3 pages,  folio.  New  York,  April  i,  1758.  To  Gov.  Denny 
of  Penna.  Torn  in  the  folds. 

In  atiswer  to  a letter  from  Denny,  inquiring  if  assistance 
fro7ii  the  Indians  coidd  be  calc7dated  2ipo7i  in  the  war  agamst 
France.  He  tells  him  that  he  has  just  been  put  in  coimnand, 
and  zvill  have  to  consult  Sir  Wm.  Johnson  on  the  subject,  but 
says  : 

“As  it  is  very  important  to  encourage  these  Indians  to  pursue  their 
Proposal  of  joining  with  us  against  His  Majesty’s  Enemies,  I wou’d 
have  you  to  use  your  utmost  to  continue  them  in  their  favorable  dis- 
position ; without,  nevertheless,  coming  to  any  determined  Resolu- 
tion untill  we  hear  with  more  certainty  from  Sir  William  Johnson, 
whether  or  no  these  People  may  be  relied  on.  I am  sorry  your  hands- 
are  so  tied,  as  to  give  you  no  room  to  expect  the  advantages  one- 
might  hope  for,  from  the  Resolves  of  Your  Assembly  for  raising  2700 
Men.  You  see  the  present  urgent  Exigency,  and  you  are  too  zealous 
for  the  Good  of  the  service,  not  to  use  all  Your  Abilities,  of  what  they 
owe  to  the  best  of  Masters,  their  Country  and  themselves  * * * 
so  as  to  be  able  not  only  to  oppose  every  insult  of  the  Enemy,  but  to 
have  it  in  their  Power  to  go  and  attack  them  in  their  own  possessions.” 


3 Adair,  John.  Served  in  the  Revolution,  and  with  St. 
Clair  against  the  Indians.  Distinguished  at  the  Battle  of 
New  Orleans.  Governor  of  Kentucky.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
July  8,  1803.  To  Thos.  Todd. 

4 Adam,  John.  Commissary  of  Prisoners  in  the  Revolu- 
tion. A.  L.  S.  4to.  Elizabethtown,  Oct.  9,  1780.  To 
Stephen  Collins. 

5 Anderson,  Wm.  Officer  in  the  Revolution  at  Valley 
Forge,  Germantown  and  Yorktown.  A.  L.  S.  folio,  March 
I,  1813. 

6 Anderson,  Joseph.  Major  in  the  Revolution.  U.  S. 
Senator  from  Tennessee.  L.  S.  folio.  March  30,  1835. 

7 Arbuckle,  Matthew.  Brev.-Brig.  Genl.  in  the  U.  S. 
Army  and  Indian  Fighter.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Camp  Mont- 
gomery, Oct.  8,  1817. 

8 Armstrong,  John.  Brig. -Genl.  in  the  Revolution.  Headed 
an  Expedition  against  the  Indians  at  Kittaning,  and  Member 
of  the  Old  Congress.  A.  F.  S.  folio.  Carlisle,  JuK  23, 
1756.  To  Hon.  Robert  Hunter  Morris,  Gov.  of  Penna., 
with  address.  VERY  FINE. 

An  important  letter  m reference  to  the  expedition  against 
the  Indians  at  Kittaning. 

“ Being  but  just  got  home,  I am  unable  to  furnish  your  Hour  with 
the  occurrences  of  these  two  days  past,  in  which  time  the  Indians 
have  began  to  take  advantage  of  the  Harvest  Season,  Seven  people  on 
this  Side  the  Kittatinney  Hills,  being  Kill’d  and  missing  within  this 
County,  and  two  on  the  South  side  of  the  Temporay  line.  The 
Enemy  have  not  yet  attack’d  any  of  the  people  over  the  Hills,  but 
pass’d  them  by,  probably  on  acc’t  of  finding  them  better  guarded  and 
dispos’d  of, — as  soon  as  Capt  Young  concludes  whether  to  cross  the 
Hills  or  not,  I shall  Visit  the  out  guard,  and  endeavour  to  keep  the 
people  in  larger  compan3’  than  they  are.  Wheat  Harvest  is  more  then 
half  done.” 

9 The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Oct.  4,  1777,  P.  M.  FINE. 

Important  military  letter  in  reference  to  inarching  toiuards 

Pennypacker's  Mill. 

“ Three  different  times  have  heard  that  the  Enemies  Arm)'  is  this 
afternoon  proceeding  up  the  Scikpack  Road,  and  has  last  been  Seen 
by  the  Generals  Cadwallater  & Reed— who  together  with  General 


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Washington  advises  our  movement  this  night.  You  will  therefore 
march  off  the  Troops,  Artillery  Baggage  &c  as  expeditiously  as  you 
possibly  can,  for  Pennypacker’s,  otherwise  Paulings  Mill,  or  as  near 
that  place  as  you  can  proceed.  It  is  you  know  last  head  Quarters  but 
one,  and  on  the  Scikpack  Road,  which  Road  I hope  you  may  safely 
yet  proceed  by  first  sending  to  reconoitre  it  for  two  miles.  I am  so 
effectually  tired  which  joined  to  my  cold  disenables  me  to  joine  you 
this  night,  but  hope  to  find  you  out  tomorrow.  I think  the  Trapp 
will  not  do  for  our  next  Encampment.” 

10  The  Same.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  April  i,  1756. 

A deed  for  land  to  Wm.  Allen. 

1 1 Armstrong,  John.  Distinguished  Officer  in  the  Revolu- 
tion. Author  of  the  ‘‘Newburgh  Letters.”  Secretary  of 
War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Secretary’s  Office,  May  13,  1785. 

BENEDICT  ARNOLD’S  LETTER,  ADVISING  AGAINST 
AN  INTENDED  EXPEDITION  TO  CANADA  IN  1778. 

12  Arnold,  Benedict.  Major  Genl.  in  the  Revolution. 
THE  TRAITOR.  L.  S.  4 pages,  4to.  Albany,  Feb.  2, 
1778.  To  Gov.  Morris. 

A higJdy  important  historical  letter.  Mentions  Geti.  Wash- 
ington, and  advises  that  the  men  designed  to  go  on  the  expe- 
dition be  given  to  Gen.  Washington  to  attack  New  York. 
We  quote  the  letter  m full. 

‘‘Albany  2^  Feby  1778 

Dear  Sir 

I was  greatly  surprised  a few  days  since  on  being 
informed  that  an  Expedition  was  on  Foot  against  Canada  at  this  late 
Season,  what  the  object  is  that  Congress  have  in  View,  or  their  de- 
signs, I know  not  but  from  common  Report,  which  says,  is  to  destroy 
the  Shipping  at  St  Johns,  and  to  take  Possession  of  Montreal.  The 
Gentlemen  who  are  to  command  the  Troops  on  this  Expedition,  I am 
told  are,  the  Marquiss  de  Faillette  and  General  Conway,  the  former  I 
have  not  the  honor  of  being  acquainted  with,  the  latter  I believe  is 
an  officer  of  merit  & Experience,  but  as  both  are  entire  Strangers  to 
the  Country,  they  can  have  but  a faint  Idea  of  the  Difficultys  they 
have  to  encounter  in  a Winters  Campaign,  from  the  little  knowledge  I 
have  of  the  many  difficultys  enevitably  attending  the  Expedition  I 
will  venture  to  presage  it  will  miscarry,  at  least  the  Chances  against 
its  succeeding,  are  twenty  to  one  ; as  my  opinion  may  appear  singular 
I will  give  my  Reasons  for  it. 

I am  told  the  Army  is  to  be  composed  of  a Brigade 
& three  Regiments,  in  this  Place  & Vicinity,  Hazen’s  Regiment  and 


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a Number  of  Volunteers  under  General  Starks,  the  u-bole  supposed 
to  be  three  thousand  ; These  troops  are  most  of  them  naked,  and  all 
destitute  of  the  necessary  Cloathing  for  the  Climate  they  are  going 
to,  there  is  little  or  no  Provision,  and  no  Carriages  collected  as  yet  for 
the  Troops  ; of  the  former  at  least  three  months  stores  will  be  neces- 
sary, of  the  latter  not  less  than  one  thousand  sleighs,  with  two  horses 
each,  to  carr)'  the  necessary  Provisions,  Forage,  Baggage,  &c.,  of  the 
Army,  a large  number  of  Snow'  Shoes  will  be  another  indispensable 
article,  these  and  in  short  every  other  necessary  for  the  Expedition 
are  wanting,  which  will  render  it  one  month  too  late,  and  for  the 
moderate  Season  we  have  had,  it  is  very  probable  the  Ice  on  the  Lake 
will  not  be  Strong  enough  to  cross,  no  other  Road  is  left,  but  b\'  the 
Way  of  Cohos  & Missisque  Bay.  If  the  greatest  dispatch  is  made  it 
will  be  the  latter  end  of  March  before  the  Troops  are  arrived  in 
Canada,  Heavy  Artillery  cannot  be  transported  in  the  Winter,  to  sur- 
prise St  Johns  is  an  absurd  supposition,  I am  told  there  is  a Garrison 
of  500  men,  if  they  do  their  duty  ten  thousand  men  cannot  take  it 
with  Small  Arms,  & as  the  Shipping  is  under  the  Guns  of  the  Fort, 
there  will  be  no  probabilty  of  destroying  them. 

If  the  design  of  Congress  is  only  to  take  possession 
of  Montreal,  I very  much  doubt  if  they  will  find  it  an  object  worth 
the  Expence.  If  anything  is  expected  from  the  favorable  disposition 
of  the  Canadians,  Arms  aud  Ammunition  should  be  furnish’d  them, 
of  which  they  are  destitute.  It  may  be  worth  asking,  if  the  Expe- 
dition against  St  Johns  fails,  how  the  Troops  are  to  be  supported  in 
the  Country  ? or  how  the}'  are  to  return  ? As  soon  as  the  Lake  is  open 
the  Ships  command  it,  unless  the  Isle  au  Noix  was  fortified  and  boom’d 
which  is  not  in  our  Power  to  do  this  Winter,  the  Season  will  be  too 
late  for  them  to  return  on  the  Ice,  I know  no  way  they  can  effect  a 
Retreat  but  by  crossing  the  Countr}'  from  the  Missisque  Bay  to  No.  4 
or  the  Cohos.  Their  whole  dependance  for  Provisions  must  be  on 
what  they  carry  (Flower  excepted)  as  there  is  never  any  salted  Pro- 
visions among  the  Inhabitants  and  of  fresh,  the}'  have  been  rob’d  by 
the  British  Army  even  to  their  Milch  Cows  ; but  were  Provisions 
Plenty,  have  they  hard  money  to  purchase  ? I do  not  believe  it  can 
be  obtained  without  but  by  Force  & thereby  dissaffectiug  the  Inhabi- 
tants. The  above  are  objections  which  appear  to  me  insuperable,  not 
to  mention  the  Severity  of  the  Climate  & fatal  Consequences  of  a 
Defeat,  as  well  as  the  great  Risk  we  run  by  leaving  the  North  River 
defenseless  & Fort  Schuyler  without  Succor,  should  it  be  attacked — 

What  great  Advantage  shall  we  reap  if  the  Expe- 
dition succeeds  & we  take  Possession  of  St  Johns  & obtain  the  Com- 
I mand  of  the  Lake  ? Have  we  any  Reason  to  expect  an  Army  that 
way  another  year  ? I think  not,  the  British  Force  in  Canada  at  present 
is  only  sufiicient  to  Garrison  their  Forts ; the  original  Intention  in 
sending  an  Army  by  the  Way  of  Canada,  was  doubtless  to  avail  them- 
selves of  the  Assistance  of  the  Canadians  & Indians,  the  former  they 


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find,  will  not  adopt  their  Tyrannic  measures,  the  latter,  they  can 
place  no  dependance  on,  as  they  ever  desert  them  when  their  Services 
are  most  wanted.  If  it  is  alledged  that  the  Troops  sent  on  this  Expe- 
dition, maybe  replaced  by  Malitia,  would  it  not  have  been  a more 
prudent  Step  to  have  reinforc’d  General  Washington  with  them,  and 
enabled  him  to  drive  Mr.  Howe  & his  Banditti  from  the  Country,  that, 
once  done,  Canada  falls  of  course,  probably  without  the  Risk  or  Ex- 
pense of  an  Expedition. 

I am  fully  persuaded  Congress  have  been  precipi- 
tated into  this  measure  by  designing  or  ignorent  men,  without  having 
the  necessary  Information  on  so  important  an  Affair. 

I am  this  minute  informed  by  a creditable  Person, 
that  Lake  Champlain  was  not  frozen  ten  days  ago,  the  moderate 
Weather  since,  has  doubtless  prevented  the  Ice  taking.  As  there  is 
no  probability  of  the  Troops  passing  and  as  a very  considerable  Body 
of  them  will  soon  be  collected  will  it  not  be  worth  while  to  turn  their 
Arms  against  N.  York  the  taking  of  which  Place  would  doubtless  be 
attended  with  happy  Consequences. 

Please  present  my  Compliments  to  Mr.  Duer  if  he 
has  not  left  Congress. 


I am  very  respectfully 
D Sir 

Your  obt  humble  Ser^ 
B Arnold 


I write  to  you  as  a Friend  and  beg  you 
will  not  make  this  letter  publick  as 
it  may  give  umbrage  to  some. — 


Honb'e  Govr  Morris  Esqr  ” 


GEN.  ASHLEY’S  LETTER  DESCRIBING  HOW  HE  PUT 
TO  FLIGHT  THE  SHAY  INSURRECTIONISTS. 

13  Ashley,  John.  Major  General  of  Militia.  Dispersed 
the  Insurrectionary  Force  of  Shay’s  at  Sheffield,  Feb.  26, 
1787.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Sheffield,  Feb.  27,  1787. 
To  Maj.  Gen.  B.  Lincoln,  with  addre.^s.  VERY  FINE. 

This  highly  important  letter  is  virtually  his  Report  to  Geyi. 
Benj . Lincoln  of  the  ntaimer  in  zohich  he  put  to  flight  the 
Shay  Lisurrectionists. 

‘ ‘ Dear  General 

I received  information  this  day  about  eleven  O’clock  A.  M.  that  a 
large  body  of  the  rebels  had  been  plundering  the  town  of  Stockbridge, 
and  were  directing  their  course  this  way.  The  militia  of  this  town 
were  immediately  collected  and  as  many  as  could  be  provided  with 
arms  embodied  under  Lieutenant  Goodfish.  The  militia  from  Great 
Barrington  under  Capt  Ingersoll  joined  on  about  One  O’clock,  when 


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our  numbers  were  about  eighty.  With  this  number  I conceived  it 
not  imprudent  to  eudeavoor  to  engage  the  enemy,  with  regard  to 
whose  numbers,  we  had  various  accounts,  and  accordingly  ordered 
the  troops  to  move  towards  Great  Barrington  where  they  then  were. 
On  our  rout  we  were  informed  that  the  rebels  had  moved  westerly 
towards  the  State  of  New  York  by  the  way  of  Younglades  tavern,  and 
I con.sequently  ordered  the  troops  under  my  command  to  file  off  by 
Jasper  Saxtons  towards  Egremont  in  order  to  get  in  their  front,  know- 
ing that  the  militia  from  the  Northward  were  in  their  rear.  Upon 
different  information  that  they  were  bending  their  course  towards 
Sheffield,  we  immediately  marched  backwards  and  met  them  in  Shef- 
field near  Saxton’s.  The  Rebels  began  the  attack  by  a scattering  fire 
from  a considerable  distance.  The  Troops  under  my  command  ad- 
vanced rapidly  towards  them  and  a warm  fire  commenced  which  con- 
tinued for  about  six  minutes,  when  the  rebels  fled  in  very  great  dis- 
order, and  in  different  directions.  The  woods  and  morasses,  bordering 
upon  the  field  of  action  rendered  our  pursuing  them  with  success  im- 
practicable. Capt  Hamlin  who  commanded  the  rebels,  is  dangerously, 
if  not  mortally  wounded — two  of  the  enemy  were  killed  whom  we 
have  found,  probably  more  are  in  the  woods  whom  we  have  not  yet 
discovered — twenty  five  of  them  we  have  taken  prisoners,  and  three 
wounded.  The  loss  on  our  side  was  two  killed,  one  of  them  a pris- 
oner with  the  rebels,  and  probably  killed  by  our  own  fire,  and  one 
wounded,  a worthy  young  gentleman  son  of  Mr  Burghorst,  of  Great 
Barrington.  The  spirit  and  firmness  of  the  troops,  many  of  whom 
discharged  six  rounds  during  the  action,  diserves  commendation.  The 
Northern  militia  arrived  soon  after  the  action  and  facilitated  the  cap- 
ture of  prisoners.  I have  the  pleasure  to  felicitate  you  on  this  fortu" 
nate  issue  of  so  alarming  an  invasion  of  the  rebels.”  ‘‘P.  S.  The 
prisoners  are  taken  on  by  the  militia  under  command  of  Genl  Patter- 
son who  arrived  soon  after  the  action.” 

14  Churchill,  Sylvester.  Brev.  Brig.  Genl.  in  the  Mexican 
War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  March  3,  1851. 

1 5 Badlam,  Ezra.  Colonel  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S. 
folio.  May  24,  1787.  To  Gen.  B.  Lincoln. 

An  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  his  7nilitary  inovements 
against  the  followers  of  Shay  in  his  his7irrcctio7i. 

16  Barber,  Francis.  The  Brave  Colonel  who  served  at 
Trenton,  Princeton,  Brandywine,  Germantown  and  Mon- 
mouth. Suppressed  the  Mutinj^  in  the  Pennsylvania  and 
New  Jersej’  Line.  Accidently  killed  by  the  falling  of  a 
tree.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  July  31,  1782.  To  Col.  Daj’ton. 

finp:. 


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17  Beckwith,  Sir  George.  Aide  to  Sir  Guy  Carleton  in  the 
American  Revolution  and  Governor  of  Bermuda.  D.  S. 
folio.  Barbadoes,  July  26,  1805. 

18  Biddle,  Col.  Clement.  The  Quaker  Soldier  and  Friend 
of  Washington.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Oct.  ii,  1781. 

19  Blaine,  Ephraim.  Commissary  General  of  the  Northern 
Department  and  Friend  of  Washington.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Philadelphia,  Nov.  18,  1779.  To  Jos.  Reed,  with  address. 

20  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  May  14,  1785. 

21  Blair,  Samuel.  Chaplain  to  the  Continental  Congress. 
A.  L.  S.  small  4to.  Dec.  28,  1776. 

22  Bloomfield,  Joseph.  Major  in  the  Revolution.  Brig. 
Gen.  in  the  War  of  1812.  Governor  of  New  Jersey. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  May  17,  1817.  To  Capt.  Barker. 

23  Boyd,  John  P.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  War  of  1812.  “A 
Soldier  of  Fortune.”  A.  L.S.  4to.  Fort  George,  Aug.  1 1 , 
1813.  To  Gen.  Stephen  Van  Renssalaer. 

24  Bradford,  Thomas.  Commissary  General  of  Prisoners 
during  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  July  ii,  1780. 

25  Bradford,  William.  Colonel  in  the  Revolution.  Wounded 
at  Princeton.  Noted  Printer.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Bristol, 
Nov.  4,  1777.  To  Thos.  Wharton. 

“ My  last  to  your  Excellency  was  on  my  arrival  at  Burlington  giv- 
ing an  account  of  the  Galleys  getting  up  and  the  Burning  of  the  Con- 
nental  Fleet,  the  Ship  Montgomery  and  two  Floating  Battows,  since 
■which  nothing  material  has  happened.  The  Sailors  belonging  to  the 
Continental  Fleet  went  up  to  Borden  Town  and  are  mostly  deserted.” 

26  Brattle,  William.  Member  of  the  Stamp  Act  Congress. 
Captain  of  the  Boston  Artillery  Co.,  1733.  Loyalist, 
A.  D.  S.  folio.  April  26,  1770. 

27  Brodhead,  Daniel.  Colonel  of  the  8th  Penn.sylvania  in 
the  Revolution.  Celebrated  Indian  Fighter.  D.  S.  double 
folio.  May  3,  1777. 

Weekly  Return  of  the  Eighth  Pennsylvania  Regiment,  com- 
manded by  Col.  Brodhead,  May  j,  1777 ■ 


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28  Broadside.  Printed  Circular  Letter  from  Gen.  Jos. 

Harmar  and  Genl.  Henry  Knox  and  others  relative  to 
quelling  the  Whisky  Insurrection  in  Pennsylvania,  Dec. 
1794.  3 pages,  folio. 

29  Broadside.  Resolves  of  Congress,  Baltimore,  Feb.  26, 
1777.  Relative  to  the  rate  of  interest  to  be  paid  on  bor- 
rowed monejg  and  on  Prizes  in  the  Continental  Lottery,  on 
the  back  of  which  is  a MS.  Document,  signed  by  Chas. 
Pettit,  Thos.  Smith,  Blair  McClenachan,  Jos.  Reed,  Wm. 
Shippen,  and  others,  subscribing  for  Bills  of  Exchange  on 
France,  dated  Philadelphia,  Jan.  4,  1779. 

30  Broadside.  General  Militaiy  Orders.  Philadelphia,  Oct. 

27,  1779-  2 pages,  folio. 

Orders  to  the  Militia  designed  to  meet  and  co-operate  zvith 
the  Cozmt  d'Estaing  at  a rendezvous  appointed  by  Getd. 
Washington. 

31  Brooks,  John.  Officer  in  the  Revolution.  Served  at 
Lexington  and  with  distinction  at  Saratoga.  Part  of  D.  S. 
small  4to.  Aug.  30.  1782. 

32  Browne,  J.  Surgeon  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
folio.  Providence,  Jan.  25,  1777.  To  Maj.  Gen.  B.  Lincoln. 

‘•I  take  this  opportunity  of  congratulating  you,  and  my  friends 
with  you  upon  the  great  and  signal  Success  of  our  Arms,  gained  over 
the  Enemies  of  America  and  the  Rights  of  Mankind  in  the  Southern 
Department,  a Success  equalled  by  one  onh'  in  the  Historj’  of  the 
War,  or  perhaps  iu  the  Annals  of  the  World.” 

33  Brown,  Jacob.  Celebrated  Major  Gen.  in  the  War  of 
1812.  Won  distinction  in  the  Campaign  in  Canada.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  4to.  Head  Quarters,  Ogdensburgh,  Nov.  22,  1812. 
To  Gen.  Dearborn. 

Says  he  thinks  recruits  for  the  regular  army  coidd  be  pro- 
cured along  the  frontier , and  mentions  Capt.  Forsyth  as  a 
proper  person  to  look  after  the  business. 

34  Buell,  Nathaniel.  Lieut. -Col.  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S. 
folio.  Mount  Independence,  Dec.  9,  1776.  To  Gen. 
Schuyler,  with  address. 

35  Burgoyne,  Sir  John.  British  General  in  the  American 
Revolution,  and  Dramatist.  Surrendered  at  Saratoga. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  June  21,  1791.  FINE. 


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36  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Cambridge,  Nov. 
24,  1777.  To  Gen.  Heath,  with  address.  FINE. 

A fine  historical  letter  in  reference  to  the  embarking  of  the 
Co7ivention  troops  surrendered  at  Saratoga. 

“ Since  I saw  your  ofiScer  this  morning  I have  received  a dispatch 
from  Sir  Wm.  Howe  informing  me  that  transports  were  preparing 
with  all  possible  expedition  to  convey  the  troops  under  the  Convention 
to  England.  Matters  arise  in  regard  to  the  embarkation  which  I con- 
cieve  it  may  be  the  interest  of  both  parties  to  adjust  so  as  to  prevent 
delays,  & as  it  may  become  necessary  to  have  communication  with 
General  Washington  or  possibly  with  the  Continental  Congress,  I beg 
the  favour  of  a interview  with  you  as  soon  as  ma}'  be  when  I will  lay 
the  whole  matter  before  you.  It  is  an  additional  reason  to  desire  to 
see  you  in  person,  that  I think  the  same  occasion  may  serve  to  dis- 
cuss & I hope  cordially  & finally  to  settle,  several  matters  at  present 
in  agitation  between  us,  some  of  which  certainly  want  explanation 
alone.  If  you  will  name  any  hour  to  morrow,  I will  have  the  honour 
to  visit  upon  you  either  at  Boston  or  at  Cambridge  & I conclude  you 
will  not  object  to  my  bringing  M.  Genl.  Phillips  with  me.” 

37  Butler,  Col.  John.  A Nortorious  Tory  Leader  in  the 
Revolution.  Organized  a band  of  Marauders,  w’ho  painted 
and  dressed  like  Indians,  and  w'ho  pillaged  and  murdered 
the  inhabitants  on  the  borders  of  New'  York.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Niagara,  Feb.  12,  1787.  To  Major  Fonda. 

38  Butler,  Col.  Richard.  Distinguished  Officer  in  the 

Revolution.  Killed  by  the  Indians  while  serving  under  .St. 
Clair  in  1791.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  April  4,  1788.  To  jno. 
Nicholson. 

39  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Quibbels  Town,  May  9, 
1777.  To  Genl.  B.  Lincoln.  Stained  in  upper  corner. 

‘‘  I am  Now  in  A Place  Where  News  is  truly  A Novelty.  * * * j 
have  been  in  Anxiety  Since  Yesterday  on  Acc’t  of  the  fireing  toward 
Princetown.  I flatter  myself  you  have  the  Certaint}'  of  that  Matter 
& that  you  will  Indulge  me  With  it.  Also  any  News  late  from 
Philada” 

40  Butler,  Col.  Thomas.  The  third  of  the  Celebrated 
Butler  Brothers.  Served  with  distir.ction  in  almost  every 
action  in  the  Middle  States  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Severely  wounded  by  Indians  at  the  same  time  his  brother 
Richard  was  killed  in  St.  Clair’s  Expedition.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  folio.  Fort  Fayette,  Oct.  24,  1796.  To  Capt. 
Edwd.  Butler. 


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“ Genl  Wilkinson  arrived  last  evening,  and  met  the  disagreeable 
news  of  the  death  of  his  eldest  son  in  Philadelphia.  * * * Capt. 
Heth  has  just  arrived  with  the  Indians.  Wells  the  interpreter  is  ill.” 

41  Butler,  Walter.  The  Brutal  Major  Butler  in  the  British 
Service.  Killed  in  battle  in  1781.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Butlers- 
burgh,  March  27,  1775.  To  Major  Fonda,  with  address. 

42  Butler,  William  O.  Officer  under  Genl.  Jackson  at 
New’  Orleans.  Succeeded  Genl.  Scott  in  command  in  the 
Valley  of  Mexico.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Feb.  17,  1853. 

43  Butler,  Zebulon.  Celebrated  Colonel  in  the  Revolution. 
Served  with  distinction  during  the  war.  Commanded  the 
weak  Garrison  at  Wyoming,  Pa.,  at  the  time  of  the  Mas- 
sacre. A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  Westmoreland,  Jan.  18, 
1779.  To  Gen.  Echvard  Hand,  w'ith  address. 

‘‘I’m  very  happy  to  find  that  a Gentleman  of  Your  Character  is 
Appointed  to  the  Command  of  these  frontiers.  I shall  always  be 
happy  in  Recieveing  and  Obeying  your  orders.  * * * i think  it 

my  duty  to  Let  you  know  that  Letters  of  Consequence  Should  Not  be 
trusted  to  the  Care  of  Colo  Stroud.  Wheather  through  Inattention 
to  Publick  Business  or  Design  or  Multiplicity  of  private  Business  I 
can  Not  Say  but  the  Letter  from  your  Honor  to  Colo  Hartley  and  my- 
self Lay  at  his  House  till  the  first  Jany  1779.” 

44  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Westmoreland,  Sept.  7,  1775. 

45  Cadwalader,  John.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution.  Com- 
manded the  Penna.  Militia  at  Trenton.  Fought  a duel  with 
Gen.  Conway  for  making  offensive  remarks  about  Genl. 
Washington.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Dec.  2,  1776. 
To  the  Committee  of  Safety.  RARE  AND  FINE. 

‘‘  Doctor  Evans  is  appointed  Surgeon  to  the  3<i  Batt:  & is  now  pre- 
paring a Medicine  Chest  & a Sett  of  Instruments.  I shall  be  much 
obliged  if  you  will  give  him  an  order  on  Doctor  Smith  for  a Sett  of 
instruments.”  The  order  is  endorsed  by  Timothy  Matlack. 

46  The  Same.  Printed  Document,  signed,  and  5 lines 

Autograph.  April  15,  1776.  2 pages,  folio. 

This  is  an  order  on  La^nbet  Cadzvalader  to  pay  certain 
monies  to  Capt.  Dulaney,  subscribed  by  citizens  of  Philadel- 
phia, to  arm  and  clothe  those  associators  who  are  unable  to 
arm  or  clothe  themselves.  With  it  is  the  printed  circular 
issued  by  the  Committee  Chambers,  May  24.,  1775,  asking  all 
freemen  to  join  the  military  associations , or  to  contribute  to  the 


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support  and  assistance  of  those  who  do.  It  has  a list  of  all 
who  subscribed. 

47  Cadwalader,  T.  Brig.  Gen.  of  Penna.  Militia  in  the  War 
of  1812.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  March  10,  1819. 

48  Campbell,  Col.  Arthur,  A Western  Pioneer  and  Indian 
Fighter.  Served  in  the  Revolution.  Captured  by  the  In- 
dians in  1757.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Fort  Patrick  Henry,  April 
2,  1777.  Stained. 

A fine  historical  letter  in  reference  to  the  uprising  of  the 
Cherokee  Indians. 

“ This  morning  by  Express  from  Capt  Martin  I am  informed  that  a 
part  of  a detachment  sent  from  his  Station  to  Powells  Valley,  was 
fired  at  last  Tuesday  & had  two  men  killed  and  one  wounded,  the  fire 
was  returned  and  there  is  reason  to  believe  the  enemy  has  sufiered  as 
much  as  us.  Altho  it  was  suppos’d  there  was  about  20  Indians,  and 
we  had  only  5 men  in  the  Action.  * * * From  these  and  several 
other  concurring  circumstances  there  is  no  doubt  but  the  Cherokees 
intend  attacking  us.” 

49  Carleton,  Guy  (Lord  Dorchester).  A Celebrated  British 
General  in  the  American  Revolution.  Governor  Gen.  of 
Quebec.  D.  S.  folio.  Montreal,  June  24,  1775. 

Signed  as  Governor  General  of  Quebec. 

50  Carrington,  Edward.  Quarter-Master  General  under 
Greene.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Richmond,  Oct.  24,  1 785. 
To  C.  Richmond,  with  address. 

5 I Chambers,  James.  Pennsylvania  Officer  in  the  Revolu- 
tion. A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  London  Forge,  July  ii, 
1792.  To  Thos.  Mifflin. 

Asking  for  a military  appointment,  and  mentioning  his  ser- 
vices in  the  Revolution. 

52  Chester,  John.  Colonel  in  the  Revolution.  Distinguished 
at  Bunker  Hill.  D.  S.  4to.  Dec.  20,  1793. 

53  Child,  Abijah.  Officer  in  the  Revolution.  L.  S.  4to. 
Albany,  Feb.  i,  1778. 

Asking  leave  to  resign  from  the  army. 

54  Clinch,  Duncan  L.  Brig.  Gen.  Served  in  the  Seminole 
War.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  St.  Mary’s,  Sept.  26,  1823. 


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55  Clinton,  George.  Brev.-Maj.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution. 
Vice-President  of  the  United  States.  A.  D.  S.  folio.  May 

i6,  1792. 

A receipt  for  monies  for  the  Oneida,  Onondaga  aiid  Cayuga 
Indians  of  New  York,  to  be  paid  to  them  according  to  a Treaty 
with  the  State  of  New  York. 

56  The  Same.  D,  S.  folio.  New  York,  April  13,  1787. 
Commission  of  Capt.  facob  Dnrye. 

57  Clinton,  Sir  Henry.  Noted  British  General  in  the 
American  Revolution.  It  was  he,  through  Andre,  who 
caused  the  disaffection  of  Arnold.  D.  S.  folio.  Philadel- 
phia, May  25,  1778. 

His  order  for  the  pay  of  British  soldiers  while  in  Philadelphia. 

58  Clinton,  James.  Brev.-Maj.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution. 
Served  in  the  French  and  Indian  War.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
folio.  Little  Britain,  May  30,  1798. 

59  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  New  York,  April  15, 
1785. 

His  receipt  "for  my  wages  as  Brigadier  General  for  the 
month  of  August,  September,  October,  November  & December 
lySo.” 

60  The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  March  3,  1789.  Signed,  also, 
by  Pierre  Van  Cortlandt. 

His  receipt  for  salary  as  State  Senator  of  New  York. 

61  Cochran,  John.  Surgeon  General  of  the  Continental 
Army.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  New  Brunswick,  Feb.  22, 
1776.  To  Gen.  Schuyler. 

A fine  letter,  exhibiting  great  anxiety  for  General  Schuyler's 
health, 

‘ ‘ for  tho’  in  the  Day  of  Publick  Calamity  when  our  all  & that  of  our 
Posterity  is  at  stake  & calls  for  the  most  rigorous  exertion  of  every 
Power  for  common  Defence,  yet  those  on  whom  most  depends  ought 
to  be  extremely  careful  to  preserve  themselves  for  the  good  of  their 
oppressed  country,  you  would  therefore  be  well  to  employ  such  per- 
sons about  you  as  will  be  able  take  off  your  hands  such  parts  of  the 
Business  as  can  with  any  degree  of  Proprietj'  be  done  by  another.” 


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62  Conway,  Henry  S.  Field  Marshal  and  English  General 
and  Statesman.  Friend  of  America.  D.  S.  4to.  Feb.  6, 
1788. 

63  Conway,  Thos.,  Count  de.  Major  General  in  the 
Revolution.  Secret  Enemy  of  Washington.  Author  of 
the  “ Conway  Cabal.”  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Aug. 
19,  1776.  RARE. 

“ I recollect  that  Last  year  at  the  camp  of  Chads  ford  Coll.  La 
Balme  prayed  me  to  Speak  to  General  Knox  concerning  some  Valu- 
able effects  belonging  to  Coll  La  Balme  which  effects  were  Lost  or 
Stolen  by  a Waggon  of  the  Artillery.  General  Knox  promised  that 
he  Would  do  his  endeavour  to  have  said  effects  restored  to  Coll  La 
Balme.” 

64  Cornwallis,  Charles  Cornwallis,  Marquis.  Celebrated 
English  General  in  the  American  Revolution.  Surrendered 
at  Yorktown.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Culford,  Dec.  29,  1782.  EINE. 
With  several  portraits  and  scenes  in  his  life. 

In  reference  to  selecting  a position  for  Col.  Clarke,  tvho 
served  in  the  British  Army  in  Georgia. 

65  Crafts,  T.  Colonel  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
Boston,  April  21,  1778.  To  Genl.  Lincoln. 

‘‘  The  Treaty  with  France  & Spain  is  the  same  as  you  have  it.  We 
are  only  to  supply  them  with  Provisions  in  case  of  War  with  Britain. 
* * * I think  L North’s  speech  is  Transparent  for  peace,  he  seems 
frightened,  beware  of  the  Jesuit.  The  Fox  has  already  attack’d  him.” 

66  Craig,  Sir  James  Henry.  British  General  in  the  Revo- 
lution. Served  at  Lexington  and  wounded  at  Bunker  Hill. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Colchester,  Sept.  14(1803).  P'lNE. 

67  Craig,  Thomas.  Col.  of  the  Third  Penna.  Reg’t  Con- 
tinental Line  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Easton, 
Aug.  8,  1784. 

68  Cushing,  Seth.  Major  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Bristol,  May  5,  1777  (mounted);  and  A.  L.  S.  4to  of 
Joseph  Cushing.  Hanover,  Sept.  27,  1776  (damaged). 

2 pieces 

69  Davidson,  William.  Militia  General  in  the  Revolutionary 
Army.  Killed  whilst  guarding  the  passage  at  Catawba, 
selected  by  Cornwallis  for  his  flight.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Camp, 
Col°  Phitzers,  Oct.  5,  1780. 


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“ Yesterday  a foraging  Party  of  2 or  300  with  40  or  50  Waggons  ven- 
tured out  about  6 Miles  to  the  North  of  Charlotte.  A Captain  Thomp- 
son with  14  riflemen  was  fortunate  enough  to  discover,  fall  in  with  & 
give  such  Annoyance  to  the  marauding  Detachment  as  obliged  them 
to  hasten  back  to  Charlotte  as  empty  as  they  came.” 

70  Dayton,  Elias.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Autograph  endorsement  of  three  lines.  Signed  to  an 
A.  D.  S.  of  Capt.  Sami.  Potter.  Fort  Schuyler,  Aug.  26, 
1776. 

The  proceedings  of  a court  martial  in  the  trial  of  two  soldiers. 

71  The  Same.  D.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  Dec.  5,  1800. 

72  Dearborn,  Henry.  Major  Gen.  in  the  War  of  1812. 
Served  with  distinction  at  Bunker  Hill  and  throughout  the 
Revolutionary  War.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  7 pages, 
4to.  Lisbon,  Feb.  25,  I 824.  To  Genl.  Henry  A.  Dearborn. 

A long  and  interesting  letter,  giving  an  account  of  the 
nuirder  of  the  Margins  Soule,  and  the  general  disquietude  of 
the  country  [Portugaf). 

GENERAL  HENRY  DEARBORN’S  ACCOUNT  OF  THE 
BATTLE  OF  CONCORD  AND  LEXINGTON 
AND  BUNKER  HILL. 

72^4  The  Same.  Autograph  Manuscript,  not  signed,  4 pages, 
folio.  April  20,  1775. 

A most  valuable  historical  paper,  giving  a graphic  account 
of  the  first  battles  of  the  Revolution. 

“ We  were  informed  by  express  that  an  action  had  happened  between 
a body  of  the  British  Troops  & the  countr}'  people  at  Concord  & Lex- 
ington in  which  action  a considerable  number  were  killed  on  both 
sides.  As  this  was  matter  we  had  long  expected,  we  ware  ready  to 
prepared  to  turn  out,  the  country  in  General  turned  out  with  great 
Spirit,  & march’d  to  Cambridge  with  the  best  armes  they  had  which 
ware  none  of  the  best.  I turned  out  with  others  & the  2ist  arrived  at 
Cambridge  where  we  found  a very  large  body  of  men  assembled  from 
all  quarters,  the  Enemy  had  shut  themselves  up  in  Boston,  the  23rd  it 
was  agreed  to  raise  an  army  which  should  immediately  take  the  field 
& that  one  Regt  should  be  raised  in  N.  Hampshire  to  be  commanded 
by  Colo  John  Stark.  I was  appointed  a Capt  in  ist  Regt  & the  loth  of 
May  join’d  the  Regt  at  Medford  near  boston,  with  a full  company,  our 
army  increases  every  day,  toward  the  last  of  May  a body  of  our  troops 
made  a small  excurtiou  to  Nodle  & hog  Island  to  bring  off  a quanity 


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of  Cattle  and  Sheep,  when  we  had  a scnrmish  with  a party  of  the 
enemj^  by  land  & with  an  armed  Schooner  that  attack  ns,  which  we 
finally  took  & burnt.  We  had  very  little  scnrmishing  after  that  until 
the  17th  of  June  when  a body  of  the  Enemy  of  1000  men  landed  near 
Charlestown  in  order  to  dislodge  a party  of  our  troops  that  had  begun 
to  break  ground  near  Bunkers  hill  the  night  before.  The  Enemy 
began  a cannonade  upon  our  troops  earlj'  in  the  morning  & about  12 
o’clock  landed  their  troops  & about  3 o’clock  P.  M.  a very  severe 
action  commenced  which  continued  iX  & then  for  want  of  ammuni- 
tion we  ware  obliged  to  leave  the  field  of  battle,  but  not  before  we 
had  done  amazing  execution  with  our  well  directed  fire,  whilst  our 
loss  was  trifling,  in  this  action  the  Enemy  had  1500  killed  & wounded 
900  of  which  ware  kill’d  on  the  field,  amongst  which  was  95  ofiBcers, 
our  loss  was  76  kill’d  & 34  made  prisoners  & about  300  wounded, 
among  our  kill’d  was  the  brave  & patriotick  Gen  Warren  of  Boston  & 
the  equally  brave  & patriotick  Majr  McClary  of  New  Hampshire,  the 
enemy  kept  possession  of  what  is  called  Bunker  hill,  they  had  several 
Ships  that  kept  a constant  fire  upon  us  during  the  action,  soon  after 
the  action  commenced  the  Enem}^  set  fire  to  the  Town  of  Charles- 
town, which  was  totally  destroyed,  the  next  day  our  army  began  to 
erect  lines  on  winter  & prospect  hill  & in  many  other  places,  the 
Enemy  began  to  erect  works  on  bunker  hill,  they  kept  up  a wither- 
ing cannonade  the  nex  day  our  army  was  then  commanded  by  Genl. 
Hand,  but  he  was  not  in  action.  Gen’l  Putnam  had  the  command  in 
the  action.  Our  army  is  constantly  increasing  & constantly  at  fatig- 
uing. The  5th  of  July  Genl  Washington  join’d  & took  command  of 
our  arm}%  thr’o  the  month  of  July  & August  there  was  several  scur- 
mishes  but  nothing  very  important  & in  August  our  troops  advanced, 
took  possession  & broke  grouud  on  an  eminence  called  plowed  hill, 
which  is  about  half  way  between  Winter  & bunker  hill,  the  Enemy 
kept  up  a constant  cannonade  & bombardmet  upon  us  for  a number 
of  days  while  we  were  erecting  works  on  plow’d  hill,  but  did  very 
little  dammage,  about  this  time  I had  a very  severe  fit  of  putrid  fever 
& as  soon  as  I recovered,  set  out  for  Canada  with  Colo  Arnold.” 

73  D’Ellient,  A.  French  Officer  in  the  American  Revolu- 
tion. L.  S.  folio.  Barrack.s,  Dec.  16,  1781.  To  Genl. 
Lincoln. 

74  Dorsey,  Thomas.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Elk  Ridge,  March  16,  1776.  To  the  Com- 
mittee of  Observation  at  Baltimore. 

75  Duportail,  Lebegue,  Chevalier  Louis.  French  General. 
Served  in  the  American  Revolution.  Directing  Engineer 
at  the  Siege  of  Yorktown.  L.  S.  4to.  Paris,  Dec.  ir, 
1790. 


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76  Eaton,  William.  Officer  in  the  Revolution.  The  Cele- 
brated Consul  at  Tunis.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Richmond,  June 
26,  1807.  To  Commodore  Preble. 

“ It  now  appears  tlie  Chesapeake, — in  the  afifair  of  the  Leopard, 
fired — not  a gun  ! She  was  not  prepared  ! The  Commodore' s wounds, 
we  are  happy  to  learn,  are  not  mortal,” 

77  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Fort  Pickering,  April 
19,  1796. 

78  Estaing-,  Charles  Henry,  Count  d’  Celebrated  French 
Admiral,  who  commanded  the  French  Fleet  in  the  Ameri- 
can Revolution.  He  was  guillotined  in  1794.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  4to.  Madrid,  March  31,  1783.  VERY  FINE. 

79  The  Same.  D.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  Brest,  Nov.,  1772. 

80  Farnham,  Ralph.  The  Last  Surviving  Soldier  of  the 
Revoluticn.  Served  at  Bunker' Hill.  Portrait,  with  Auto- 
graph at  105,  and  a Biographical  Sketch. 

81  Febiger,  Christian.  Colonel  in  the  Revolution.  Served 
at  Bunker  Hill,  and  Conspicuous  at  Stony  Point  and  York- 
town.  A.  D.  S.  double  folio.  May  7,  1777. 

A general  report  of  the  main  and  other  guards  in  the  Bound 
Brook  Division,  conitnanded  by  Major  General  Lincobi,  the 
1st  of  May,  lyTJ. 

82  Fishbourn,  Benj.  Celebrated  Colonel  in  the  Revolu- 
tionary War.  A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  folio.  Augusta,  June  26, 
1787.  To  Gov.  Houstoun. 

An  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  the  causes  of  an  expected 
liprising  of  the  Indians  in  Georgia,  in  which  he  says: 

‘‘In  respect  to  the  Situation  with  the  Indians,  the  matter  appears 
to  me  to  stand  on  this  footing, — some  of  our  people  (to  their  shame 
be  it  spokeing)  have  been  guilty  of  murdering  some  of  the  Indians,  and 
this  has  been  since  repeated  on  some  of  these  poor  wretches  who  were 
our  best  friends.  These  circumstances,  with  others,  as  agrevating, 
having  determined  the  Indians  to  make  preparations  for  War,  and 
Barnard’s  letter,  with  the  other  letters  from  our  Agents  now  in  the 
Indian  countr}',  all  breathe  this  Language  that  an  Indian  war  is  inevit- 
able, but  that  the  present  is  only  preparation  to  a general  war  to  com- 
mence about  the  time,  the  gathering  of  the  Cain,  called  by  them,  the 
Busk  of  the  year.  * * * i regrett  that  my  count}-,  for  I have 
heretofore  called  Chatham  county  so,  have  been  so  lost  to  their  own 


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Independence  and  Virtue,  (I  may  call  it)  as  to  elect  and  send  on  Tom 
Gibbons  as  a member  of  assembly  for  that  count5^  O ! Tempora,  O ! 
Mores, — but  it  is  more  to  be  regretted  that  Benedict  Arnold  is  not  an 
Inhabitant  of  Chatham  county,  that  he  may  also  enjoy  the  liberty 
and  privilege  of  it,  in  common  with  Tom  Gibbons  and  all  others.” 

83  Fremont,  John  C.  Maj.  Gen.  in  the  U.  S.  Army.  “The 
Pathfinder.”  Republican  Nominee  for  Pre.siclent.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  New  York,  Jan.  24,  1857.  To  President  Hopkins  of 
Williams  College. 

84  French  and  Indian  War.  D.  S.  by  Col.  Ebenezer 

Nichols,  who  served  in  the  French  and  Indian  War.  Small 
4to.  Oct.  26,  1758  (torn).  And  A.  L.  S.  by  Nahemiah 
Thomas.  Small  4to  (damaged).  2 pieces 

85  Frye,  Joseph.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution.  Ensign 
in  Hale’s  Regiment  at  the  Capture  of  Louisburg.  D.  S. 
folio.  Fryeburg,  March  19,  1774.  RARE. 

86  Gage,  Thomas.  Governor  of  Massachusetts  Bay.  British 
Genl.  in  the  American  Revolution.  Led  the  advance  at 
Braddock’s  Defeat.  D.  S.  4to.  New  York,  May  5,  1766. 

87  Gansevoort,  Peter.  Brig.  Gen.  of  New  York  Militia  in 
the  Revolution.  Captured  Mohawk  Castle  and  all  the  In- 
dians. D.  S.  small  4to.  Alban}',  June  2,  1807. 

88  The  Same.  L.  S.  4to.  Albany,  Oct.  5,  1810. 

89  Gates,  Horatio.  Major  Gen.  in  the  Revolution.  Bur- 
goyne  surrendered  to  him  at  Saratoga.  Served  in  Brad- 
dock's  Expedition.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Providence,. 
June  4,  1779.  To  Col.  Jackson,  with  franked  address. 
VERY  FINE. 

Mentions  Geyil.  WashinMon. 

“ I have  reasons  to  recommend  it  to  you  to  be  particularly  attentive 
to  prevent  a Surprize,  and  that  you  suffer  not  the  least  Visible  move- 
ment of  the  Enemy  to  Escape  your  Vigilence.  General  Washington 
has  desired  Monsieur  de  Castoing  of  your  Regiment  may  be  sent  im- 
mediately to  His  Head  Quarters.  I desire  you  will  direct  him  to  come 
directly  to  Providence  that  I may  deliver  to  Him  General  Washing- 
ton’s Orders.” 

90  The  Same.  Copy  of  a Letter  to  Col.  Greene,  i page, 
4to.  Providence,  April  16,  1779. 


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91  Gibson,  James.  Colonel  in  the  War  of  1812.  Killed 

at  Fort  Erie.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Lancaster,  May  4, 
1 814. 

92  Gibson,  John.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionar}'  War. 

Governor  of  Indian  Territory.  D.  S.  4to.  Pittsburgh, 
Nov.  9,  1795. 

93  Gist,  Mordecai.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Distinguished  at  Long  Island  and  Camden.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  4to.  Charleston,  March  18,  1791.  To  Sami.  Meyer. 
FINE. 

94  Glover,  John.  Brev.  Maj.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 

War.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Feb.  i,  1783.  FINE. 

An  interestmg  letter,  telling  his  financial  condition. 

95  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  Jan.  7,  1781.  Signed  also  by 
Capt.  Thomas  Francis. 

Muster  Roll  of  Capt.  Francis'  Company  in  the  i ith  Mas- 
sachusetts Regiment. 

96  Greaton,  John.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionaiy^  \\*ar. 
Part  of  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  June  i,  1780. 

97  Greene,  Nathanael.  Major  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Washington’s  most  trusted  officer.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
folio.  Fort  Montgomery,  May  14,  1777.  To  Genl.  Geo. 
Clinton,  with  address.  VERY  FINE. 

“ I am  sent  up  b}’  His  Excellency  G.  Washington  in  company  with 
General  Knox  to  take  a view  of  the  Forts,  Fortifications,  passes  &, 
obstructions  in  the  River,  and  to  consult  with  the  General  Officers 
here  upon  such  alterations  & amendments  as  we  may  concieve  neces. 
sary.  General  Knox,  General  Macdougal  and  m\'self  came  here  this 
morning  in  hopes  of  finding  you  here,  bat  had  the  mortification  to 
find  5'ou  absent.  There  are  several  alterations  and  amendments  we 
concieve  necessary  in  the  works,  we  wish  to  have  an  opportunity  to 
propose  them  to  }-our  consideration.  To  morrow  we  propose  to  Visit 
Fish  Kill  & Fort  Constitution.  Next  day  morning  could  wish  to 
meet  you  at  this  place.” 

98  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Headquarters,  Charleston, 
Feb.  8,  1783.  To  Gen.  Lincoln. 


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Fine  military  letter  in  reference  to  the  Muster  Rolls  and  In- 
spection of  his  army. 

99  The  Same.  L.  S.  4 pa<^es,  folio.  Head  Quarters,  High 
Hill,  Santee,  Aug.  21,  1781.  To  Gen.  Thos.  Lee. 

An  important  historical  letter  in  reference  to  the  State  of 
the  Maryland  Line,  which  was  deplorable,  he  says: 

“As  the  movements  of  Lord  Cornwallis  in  Virginia  are  much  more 
interesting  to  Maryland  then  ours  here,  I have  desired  the  Marquis  to 
give  you  the  earliest  intelligence  of  all  matters  that  concern  the 
interest  or  safety  of  the  State,  and  as  many  matters  of  curiosity  as 
time  will  permit.  If  my  correspondence  has  not  been  as  full  and  as 
extensive  as  you  could  wish,  I hope  my  peculiar  situation  will  apolo- 
gize for  it.  The  Enemy  have  no  fortified  Post  in  this  State  or  Georgia 
except  Charles  Town,  and  Savannah.  But  their  Army  is  upon  the 
Congaree  near  McCords  ferry,  and  as  we  are  in  the  Neighborhood  of 
each  other,  it  is  not  likely  we  shall  agree  long.  But  our  force  is  too 
small  to  promise  Victory  & the  Troops  here  have  fought  and  bled 
freely  this  Campaign,  and  in  justice  to  the  Officers  and  Soldiers  of  the 
Maryland  line,  I must  say,  they  have  generally  manifested  the  greatest 
Zeal  to  promote  the  Service,  the  greatest  bravery  in  tim.e  of  action, 
and  the  greatest  fortitude  and  perseverance  in  the  most  distressing 
difficulties.  Their  sufferings  have  been  great,  and  their  patience  truly 
laudable  and  Military.” 

100  Grc3q  Charles,  Earl  Noted  English  General  in  the 
American  Revolution.  Commanded  at  the  Massacre  of 
Paoli.  L.  S.  4to.  Barham  Court,  Aug.  23,  1798. 

101  Grimke,  Jno.  F.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Jurist.  A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  folio.  Charleston,  Aug.  24,  1798. 

A long  and  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  the  Society  of 
Cincinnati  in  South  Carolina.  Speaking  of  a meeting  of  the 
Society  in  Charleston,  he  says: 

“I  made  a motion  at  the  same  time  that  a Committee  should  be 
appointed  to  write  to  the  General  (or  Parent)  Society  of  the  Cincin- 
nati to  request  that  they  would  consent  to  an  alteration  of  the  Ribbon 
to  which  our  Badge  is  appended,  it  being  blue  & white  & is  declared 
in  our  Constitution  to  be  indicative  of  our  union  with  France : That 
union  being  dissolved  by  the  Act  of  Congress  declaring  our  treaty 
with  them  void  & no  longer  binding.” 

102  Haas,  John  Philip  De.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Served  in  the  French  and  Indian  War.  D.  S.  folio. 
Oct.  6,  1768. 


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LETTER  OF  CAPT.  NATHAN  HALE,  THE  MARTYR. 

103  Hale,  Nathan.  The  Martyr  Spy.  Captain  in  the  Revo- 
lutionary Army.  Executed  as  a Spy  in  New  York,  Sept. 
22,  1776.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Camp  Winter  Hill,  Oct, 
*9'  H75-  To  Miss  Betsey  Christophers,  New  London, 
with  address,  VERY  LINE  AND  EXCEPTIONALLY 
RARE. 

The  rarest  of  all  names  among  officers  in  the  Revolutio>iary 
Army,  in  the  finest  possible  state,  and  of  umtsiial  hiterest  from 
the  fact  of  it  being  written  from  camp.  See  Facsimile. 

“ Dear  Betsey 

I hope  you  will  excuse  my  freedom  in  writing  to  you,  as  I cannot 
have  the  pleasure  of  seeing  & conversing  with  you.  What  is  now  a 
letter  would  be  a visit  w'ere  I in  New  London,  but  this  being  out  of 
my  power  suffer  me  to  make  up  the  defect  in  the  best  manner  I can,  I 
write  not  to  give  you  an}^  news,  or  any  pleasure  in  reading  (though  I 
would  heartily  do  it  if  in  my  power)  but  from  the  desire  I have  of 
conversing  with  you  in  some  form  or  other. 

I once  wanted  to  come  here  to  see  something  extraordinary — my 
curiosity  is  satisfied.  I have  now  no  more  desire  for  seeing  things 
here,  than  for  seeing  what  is  in  New  London,  no,  nor  half  so  much 
neither.  Not  that  I am  discontented — so  far  from  it,  that  in  the 
present  situation  of  things  I would  not  except  a furlough  were  it 
offered  me.  I would  only  observe  that  we  often  flatter  ourselves  with 
great  happiness  could  we  see  such  & such  things ; but  when  we 
actually  come  to  the  sight  of  them,  our  solid  satisfaction  is  really  no 
more  than  when  we  only  had  them  in  expectation. 

All  the  news  I have  I wrote  to  John  Hallam  if  it  be  worth  your 
hearing  he  will  be  able  to  tell  you  when  he  delivers  this— It  will  there- 
fore not  be  worth  while  for  me  to  repeat. 

I am  a little  at  a loss  how  you  carry  on  at  New'  London.  Jared 
Starr  I hear  is  gone, — The  number  of  Gentlemen  is  now  so  few,  that 
I fear  how  you  will  go  through  the  winter,  but  I hope  for  the  best. 

I remain  with  esteem 
Yr  Sincere  Friend, 

& H’ble  Servt 

N.  Hale” 

104  The  Same.  A ten-page  Autograph  Letter  from  Robert 
Latimer  to  Capt.  Nathan  Hale,  4to.  New  London,  March 
6,  1776,  with  address,  endorsed  in  the  hand  of  Nathan 
Hale,  ‘‘R  Latimer,  March  8th  1776.” 

105  Hamilton,  Alex.  Military  Secretary  to  Genl.  Washing- 
ton. Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  Killed  by  Aaron  Burr  in 


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a Duel.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Treasury  Department, 
Sept.  28,  1791.  To  Thos.  Mifflin. 

106  The  Same.  L.  S.  4to.  Treasury  Department,  July  13, 
1792.  To  Sharp  Delany,  with  address. 

107  Hammond,  Le  Roy.  Celebrated  Partisan  Leader  in  the 
Revolutionary  War  in  South  Carolina  and  Georgia.  Indian 
Agent.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Camp  near  Salt  Betcher  Bridge, 
May  14,  1779.  To  Genl.  Lincoln. 

108  Hampton,  Wade.  Aide  to  Genl.  Jackson  at  New  Orleans. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  May  17,  1838. 

109  Hand,  Edward.  Major  General  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Jan.  28,  1785. 

1 10  Harmar,  Josiah.  Brev.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  U.  S.  Army. 
Indian  Fighter.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Fort  McIntosh,  April  2, 
1785.  To  Jno.  Dickinson,  with  address. 

111  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  folio.  May  3,  1777. 

Return  of  the  jd  Pennsylvania  Regime?it  under  command 
of  Major  Harmar,  Bound  Brook,  May  y,  IJJJ. 

1 12  Hazen,  Moses.  Brev.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Served  in  the  Expedition  against  Crown  Point  and 
Louisburg,  and  with  Wolfe  at  Quebec.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Fish 
Kill,  Jan.  10,  1781.  To  Gov.  Clinton.  FINE. 

In  reference  to  furnishing  Refugees  from  Canada  zvith 
provisions  a)id  other  necessaries. 

1 13  Heath,  William.  Major  General  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Delegate  to  the  Provincial  Congress  of  1774.  D.  S. 
folio.  Boston,  July  5,  1777. 

An  order  for  money  for  the  use  of  Col.  Rufus  Putnam's 
Regiment. 

On  the  back  is  a list  of  those  men  in  Colo.  Rufus  Putnam's 
Regiment  who  have  furnished  themselves  zvith  clothing.  Signed 
by  Col.  Rtf  us  Putnam. 

1 14  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Peeks  Kill,  Dec.  6,  1776. 
PINE. 

“ I have  just  received  Intelligence  by  letter  from  General  Spencer. 
That  on  the  Instant  about  Sun  Set  Seventy  Sail  of  Ships  of  War 
and  Transports  with  many  Troops  on  Board  Sailed  Down  the  Sound 
towards  New  England,  with  a fair  wind.” 


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1 15  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Peeks  Kill,  Jan.  5,  1777. 
To  Genl.  Geo.  Clinton,  with  address.  FINE. 

“ I beg  you  would  obtain  every  Possible  Intelligence,  and  also  let 
me  know  what  number  of  Troops  you  have  with  you,  and  what  Pro- 
visions you  have  on  Hand,  and  what  Supply’s  may  be  further  neces- 
sary. 1 wish  you  would  send  me  word  if  you  are  assertained  of  it, 
whether  the  Enemy  are  at  the  New  Bridge  or  not,  and  whether  there 
are  any  at  Acquachianuck  and  the  numbers  at  last  Place  if  known.” 

1 16  Herkimer  (Herchheimer)  Nicolas.  Brig.  Genl.  of  State 
Militia  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  Killed  at  the  Battle  of 
Oriskany.  Signature  and  one  line  Autograph.  VERY 
RARPk  Said  to  be  one  of  the  best  specimens  known. 
Lossing  used  this  signature  in  the  "Historical  Record." 

1 17  Hernandez,  Joseph.  Brig.  Gen.  of  Militia.  Distin- 
guished in  the  P'lorida  War.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Matu 
Camp,  Jan.  21,  1830.  To  Major  B.  D.  Heriot,  with  address. 

1 18  Hopkins,  Samuel.  Brig.  Genl.  of  Militia.  Served  with 
Distinction  in  the  Revolutionary  War  and  Led  several  Ex- 
peditions against  the  Indians  in  the  War  of  1812.  A.  D.  S. 
2 pages,  folio.  Sept,  i,  1794. 

Order  for  the  ist  Division  of  Militia. 

1 19  Houston,  Sami.  President  of  the  Republic  of  Texas. 
Signature,  with  Portrait. 

120  Howe,  Robert.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionarj'-  War. 
A Brave  Officer  and  Confidential  Friend  of  Gen.  Greene. 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  Charles  Town,  Jan.  31,  1777.  To  Gov. 
Richd.  Caswell,  with  address. 

131  Howe,  Sir  William.  Distinguished  British  General  in 
the  American  Revolution.  Commanded  at  Bunker  Hill, 
White  Plains,  Brandywine  and  Germantown.  L.  S.  folio. 
Admiralty  Office,  April  5,  1783.  To  the  Duke  of  Rich- 
mond. 

132  Howell,  Joseph,  Jr.  Paymaster  General  of  the  Conti- 
nental Army.  A L.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  Office  of  Army 
Accounts,  New  York,  Jan.  21,  1788.  To  Jno.  Nicholson. 
In  reference  to  the  accounts  of  Col.  Wood. 

133  Hughes,  Hugh.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  Fishkill,  Jan.  i i,  1778.  To  Genl. 
Lincoln. 


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An  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  information  of  cannon, 
hidden  by  the  British,  imparted  by  a British  deserter. 

134  Humphreys,  David.  Aide  to  Gen!.  Washington  and 
Author.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Lisbon,  March  2,  1793. 
To  Thos.  Pinckney. 

135  Huntington,  Ebenezer.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  U.  S.  Army, 
1794.  Served  with  distinction  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Norwich,  Nov.  22,  1827. 

136  Huntington,  Jedediah.  Brev.  Major  Genl,  in  the  Revo- 
lutionary War.  In  the  Court  Martial  which  tried  Andre. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Norwich,  Feb.  7,  1780.  To  Col.  Webb, 
FINE. 

137  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  London,  Sept.  30,  1806, 

138  Hutt.  Wm.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  War  and 
Genl.  of  Militia  in  the  War  of  1812.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  March 
30,  1787.  To  Gen.  H.  Jackson.  Damaged. 

139  Irwin,  Matthew.  Quartermaster  of  the  Penna.  Line  in 
the  Revolutionary  War.  One  of  the  Sixty  Citizens  of 
Philadelphia  who  subscribed  to  the  Support  of  the  Conti- 
nental Army  at  Valley  Forg'e.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  German- 
town, Sept.  30,  1793.  To  Jno.  Barclay,  with  addre.ss. 

140  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Germantown,  Sept. 

24,  1793.  To  Jno  Barclay,  with  addres.s. 

141  Izard,  Geo.  Major  Gen.  in  the  War  of  t8i2.  Governor 
of  Arkansas  Territorjn  A.  L.  S.  folio.  New  York,  March 

25,  1813. 

142  Jackson,  Henry.  Brev.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Boston,  Nov.  30,  1787. 

143  Jackson,  Gen.  James.  A Distinguished  Officer  in  the 
Revolution.  Shared  in  the  Victory  at  Cowpens.  Governor 
of  Georgia.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Louisville,  June  it,  1798.  To 
Major  D.  B.  Alitchell. 

“You  will  please  to  furnish,  from  time  to  time,  detatchments  from 
the  Chatham  Regiment,  as  you,  and  the  Corporation  of  Savannah, 
may  deem  necessary,  to  carry  the  law  of  the  2d  February  1796,  into 
full  execution,  and  to  prevent  the  landing  of  any  persons  of  colour 
from  the  West  Indies,  within  your  Regiment.” 


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144  Jackson,  Michael.  Lieut,  -in  the  French  and  Indian 
War.  Wounded  at  Bunker  Hill.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio. 
Jan.  I,  1777.  On  the  back  of  an  A.  D.  S.  by  Gen.  Wm. 
Heath  of  the  Revolution.  Boston,  Jan.  23,  1778. 

145  Jessup,  Thomas  S.  Distinguished  Officer  in  the  War 
of  1812  and  Indian  Fighter.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington, 
Nov.  26,  1828. 

146  Johnson,  Sir  John.  British  Genl.  in  the  American  Revo- 
lution. Son  of  Sir  Wm.  Johnson  of  New  York.  Com- 
manded the  Infamous  “Royal  Greens.”  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Montreal,  Dec.  14,  1756.  To  P.  W.  Yates,  with  address 
and  seal  in  red  wa.x. 

147  Johnston,  Francis.  Colonel.  Commanded  the  5th 
Penna.  at  Ticonderoga,  Stoney  Point,  Brandywine,  &c. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  March  26,  1795.  To 
Jno.  Donaldson.  Stained. 

148  Knox,  Henry.  Major  Genl.  in  the  Revolutionary  Army. 
P'irst  Secretary  of  the  Society  of  the  Cincinnati.  Secretary 
of  War  under  Washington.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  New  Windsor, 
Jan.  7,  1781.  To  the  Baron  de  Steuben.  VERY  FINE. 

An  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  supplying  arms  to 
Steuben,  in  which  he  ends  zvith  saying : 

“ God  bless  you,  my  dear  Baron.” 

149  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  West  Point,  April  24,  1783. 
To  Col.  Pickering,  with  address.  FINE. 

150  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  New  York,  Nov. 
II,  1786.  To  Genl.  Henry  Jackson,  with  franked  address. 
VERY  FINE. 

“It  is  exceedingly  the  desire  of  my  heart  that  our  friend  Colo  Hull 
shall  come  into  service  now,  as  I am  sure  it  would  much  advance  his 
rank,  provided  his  views  are  military.  * * * i am  persuaded  that 

more  troops  might  be  used  provided  the  Indians  are  as  troublesome  as 
is  expected.  Urge  him  to  the  utmost,  nothing  on  my  part  shall  be 
wanting  from  principle  of  public  utility  as  well  as  private  affection.” 

151  Kosciuszko,  Thaddeus.  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revo- 
lution. The  Great  Polish  Patriot.  A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  4to. 
Philadelphia,  Aug.  15,  no  year.  FINE  AND  RARE. 

A beautiful  letter  in  English  to  his  friend,  whom  he  calls 
Dear  Williams."  Mentions  Genl.  Washington,  Greene, 


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Wayne  and  others.  After  giving  some  loving  ad'iise  in  a 
matrimonial  affair,  he  says: 

“ I have  not  yet  received  any  news  from  Princeton,  concerning  me. 
General  Washington  is  expected  their  tomorrow — Mrs  Greene  is  gone 
to  Road  Island  her  native  Country.  General  Waine  is  arrived  here 
yesterday,  and  General  Greene  is  set  out  from  Charles  Town  by  land 
to  come  here,  who  I believe  you  will  see  before  me.” 

152  Lafayette,  Gilbert  Metier,  Marquis  de.  A Celebrated 
French  General  in  the  American  Revolution.  Friend  of 
Washington.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Vianin,  April  19,  1799.  To 
Genl.  Dayton. 

Introducing  Mr.  Buveauve  Bury,  an  old  friend  who  shared 
his  captivity  ivith  him. 

153  The  Same.  L.  S.  4to.  Paris,  Sept.  3,  1831. 

154  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Paris,  Feb.  8.  no 
year.  Probably  to  Jas.  Madison. 

A fine  letter,  eulogistic  of  the  American  character,  and  im- 
parting the  political  tiews  of  France.  Of  Jefferson  he  says  : 

“ Our  friend  Jefferson  intends  a journey  to  the  South.  He  is  uni- 
versally beloved  and  respected,  at  Court,  and  in  Paris,  and  as  he  is 
equally  enlightened  and  zealous  he  cannot  but  render  the  greatest 
service  to  his  country.” 

155  Lafayette,  Geo.  Washington.  Son  of  Gen.  Lafayette. 
A.  L.  S.  4to,  no  date. 

156  Lamb,  John.  Brev.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution.  D.  S. 

4to,  various  dates.  3 pieces 

157  Learned,  Ebenezer.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Part  of  D.  S.  oblong  small  8vo.  Oct.  15,  1794. 

158  Leaumont,  Nicola  Marie,  Vicomte  de.  P'rench  Officer 
in  the  American  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  Paris, 
Nov.  12,  1837.  To  the  President  of  the  General  Society 
of  the  Cincinnati. 

A long  and  interesting  letter  in  French,  giving  an  account 
of  his  services  in  the  Siege  of  Savafinah  and  Yorktoiim. 

159  Lee,  Charles.  Major  Genl.  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Next  in  Command  to  Washington.  Suspended  from  the 
Army  for  a year  for  disrespect  to  Washington.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  4to,  no  date.  VERY  FINE  AND  VERY  RARE. 


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Written  to  n lady  friend.  The  language  he  uses  is  not 
overly  nice. 

“ I am  sorrj’  that  any  blankets  (or  perhaps  as  you  rightly  judge  the 
pains  of  gout  or  rather  dissappointment  in  not  being  able  to  set  out  so 
soon  I could  wish)  should  bring  on  a serious  altercating  negotiation 
betwixt  3'ou  or  me, — for  God’s  sake  let  the  affair  (if  it  can  be  call’d  an 
affair)  rest,  or  go  to  the  Devil.  I believe  I wrote  peemshly,  the 
weather  was  rainy  and  the  indications  of  a serious  fit  upon  me,  and  I 
think  at  the  same  time  you  ought  not  to  have  been  rufified  at  the  step 
Mr.  Norse  and  I took.  You  confess  you  were,  and  T am  glad  of  it,  as 
I do  not  like  to  stand  singly  and  entirely  in  the  wrong.  I have  sent 
you  two,  the  others  are  full  sufficient.  I shall  not  thank  you  for  ’im 
as  it  wou’d  look  formal,  but  wish  >mu  chearfully  a good  night.” 

160  The  Same.  L.  S.  (“  Charles  Lee,  Major  General  ”)  small 
4to.  Williamsburg,  April  19,  1776.  To  the  Chairman  of 
the  Committee  of  Bottetout. 

‘‘As  the  Spirit  of  desertion  if  it  once  spreads  among  the  Troops 
must  endanger  the  Safety  or  even  the  very  existence  of  the  Colonies, 
you  are  entreated  & Congress  to  exert  yourselves  in  securing  such  men 
in  your  County  as  are  advertised  in  the  Public  papers  & send  them 
down  prisoners  to  Williamsburg.” 

16 1 Lee,  Henry.  The  Celebrated  Colonel  in  the  Revolu- 
tionary War.  ‘‘Light  Horse  Harry.”  The  Friend  of 
Greene.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  To  Leroy  and  Bayard, 
with  franked  address. 

162  Leslie,  Alexander.  British  General  in  the  American 
Revolution.  Commanded  the  Southern  Forces.  D.  S. 
folio.  Charlestown,  Nov.  18,  1782. 

183  Lewis,  Morgan.  Distinguished  Officer  in  the  Revolu- 
tionary War.  Major  Gen.  in  the  War  of  1812.  Governor 
of  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  Feb.  12,  1833. 
To  Edwd.  Livingston,  with  address. 

184  Lincoln,  Benjamin.  Major  Gen.  in  tlie  Revolutionary 
War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  War  Office,  Oct.  8,  1782.  To  the 
officer  commanding  the  guard  at  Reading.  FINE. 

‘‘  The  bearer  is  an  officer  belonging  to  the  Frigate  South  Carolina, 
he  comes  authorised  to  engage  fifty  German  prisoners  to  serve  on 
board  that  frigate  for  a term  not  exceeding  three  years,  for  which  the 
same  sum  is  to  be  paid  as  for  those  who  serve  in  this  county.  You 
will  please  to  give  the  ofiBcer  all  the  countenance  and  assistance  he 
may  need.” 


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185  The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  War  Office,  June  27,  1783. 
Soldier’s  discharge  and  signature  on  part  of  a document. 
As  a lot. 

186  Livingston,  Henry.  Officer  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Commanded  at  Stony  Point  at  the  time  of  Arnold’s  Treason. 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  Manor  Livingston,  Jan.  27,  1790.  To 
Gerard  Bancker. 

187  Livingston,  Henry  Beekman.  Officer  in  the  Revolu- 
tionary War.  With  Montgomery  at  Quebec.  Chief  Justice 
of  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  Fort  George, 
June  16,  1776.  To  Genl.  Schuyler. 

A lo7ig  and  important  letter  in  referetice  to  affairs  at  the 
garrison,  the  state  of  the  Indians,  &c.,  in  which  he  says: 

“As  things  remain  here  nearly  in  the  same  situation  as  when  you 
left  us,  it  is  needless  to  say  anything  about  the  state  of  the  garrison. 
The  little  acquaintance  I have  of  the  adjacent  parts  prevents  my 
forming  any  just  conjecture  about  the  danger  of  an  Attack  from  the 
Indians.  Those  however  who  pretend  to  some  knowledge  of  the 
County,  and  disposition  of  the  Indians  do  not  scruple  to  make  pub- 
lick  their  apprehensions  on  that  Head,  so  that  is  the  general  expecta- 
tion in  the  Camp  every  Evening  that  they  will  be  attacked  by  the 
Savages  before  Morning.’’ 

188  Livingston,  James.  Officer  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Served  with  Montgomery  before  Quebec.  A.  L.  S.  4to 
(Sept.,  1775).  To  the  Commanding  Officer  this  side  of 
St.  Johns. 

This  letter  is  really  written  to  Genl.  Montgomery . 

“ I hereby  send  you  fifty  nine  loaves  Bread,  Sixteen  Quarts  Beef, 
conducted  by  Lieut  Brink  & two  Prisoners  one  of  them  a considerable 
Mercht  in  Montreal,  they  have  been  thro’  the  county  to  stir  up  the 
People  to  take  up  Arms  agt  us.  Accordingly  I sent  a party  to  take 
them.  Yesterday  morning  I sent  a party  each  side  of  the  River:  Col 
Allen  at  the  Head  to  take  the  Vessels  at  Sorrell  if  possible  by  sur- 
prize. Numbers  of  Paople  flock  to  them  and  make  no  Doubt  they 
will  carry  their  point.  I have  cut  off  the  Communication  from  Mon- 
treal to  Chambly.’’ 

189  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Act  of  Sept,  i, 

1783.  A Provision  Return  from  Col.  Jas.  Livingston’s, 
from  the  to  13  Sep  1783.  And  D.  S.  by  Gen.  Arthur 
St.  Clair,  to  a warrant  for  his  pay  as  Major  General. 
Damaged.  2 pieces 


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190  Livingston,  Peter  R.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary- 
War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Manor  Livingston,  April  5,  1781. 

Requesting  permission  for  Mrs.  Living  sto?t  to  go  to  New 
York. 

191  Lyman,  Phineas.  Maj.  Genl.  of  the  Connecticut  Forces 
in  the  French  and  Indian  Wars.  Built  Fort  Lyman,  no-w 
called  Fort  Edward,  N.  Y.  Was  at  Crown  Point.  A.  D.  S. 
4to.  Still  Water,  Nov.  20,  1756.  VERY  RARE.  Inlaid. 

In  referetice  to  the  transportatioJi  of  his  baggage  from  Fort 
Edzvard  to  Fort  William  Henry. 

192  McDougall,  Alexander.  Maj.  Genl.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War,  and  Member  of  the  Continental  Congress.  D.  S.  3 
pages,  folio.  New  York,  Jan.  28,  1784. 

Memorial  to  the  Legislature  of  Nezv  York,  praying  a similar 
provision  for  himself  azid  Genl.  fas.  Clinton  for  their  Pay  of 
ij8i , to  that  in  favor  of  the  Battalion. 

193  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  July  i,  1775.  To  Peter  T. 
Cortenius.  Inlaid. 

“The  Rum  is  expended  & the  beer  will  not  comport  with  the 
Health  of  the  Troops,  and  they  are  much  dissatisfied  with  the  N.  Y. 
Rum.  I must  therefore  for  the  present,  (as  ws  are  recruiting)  order 
that  West  iudia  Rum  be  bought  without  delay,  & I shall  order  them 
an  Equal  Value  of  it  per  day,  with  the  Beer  they  are  allowed  by  the 
New  England  arrangement.” 

194  McIntosh,  Lachlan.  Brev.  Maj.  Gen.  in  the  Revolu- 
tionary War.  Killed  Button  Gwinnett  in  a Duel.  A.  L.S. 
folio.  Skidaway  Island,  July  ii,  1788.  To  Jno.  McIn- 
tosh, Jr. 

An  interesting  letter  to  his  son  hi  reference  to  sickness  among 
his  slaves,  of  whom  he  says: 

“ Will  has  not  been  heard  of  yet,  and  old  Jack,  the  only  Negro  we 
got,  is  nearly  done,  so  that  your  mother  has  none  to  assist  her  in  cook- 
ing, Washing,  and  other  drugey  * * * therefore  you  see  the  ne- 
cessity of  sending  those  two  old  Winches  to  us  immediately.” 

195  Macomb,  Alexander.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  War  of  1812. 

D.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Feb.  20,  1841.  And  A.  L.  S.  small 
4to.  Washington,  April  19,  1838.  2 pieces 

196  Maepherson,  William.  Aide  to  Gen.  Lafayette  in  the 
Revolution.  Brig.  Gen.  of  the  Provincial  Army  of  the  U.  S. 
A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  4to.  May  18,  1792. 


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197  McRea,  Wm.  Officer  in  the  War  of  1812.  Distin- 

guished at  New  Orleans.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Aug.  4,  1817. 

198  Mann,  James.  Surgeon  in  the  Continental  Army. 

A.  L.  S.  4to.  Boston,  June  ii,  1816. 

199  Marion,  Gen.  Francis.  Celebrated  Partisan  Officer  in 
the  Revolutionary  War.  “The  Swamp  Fox.”  A.  L.  S. 
folio.  Sheldon,  Dec.  23,  1779.  To  Col.  Stephen  Drayton. 

200  Martin,  William.  Officer  in  the  Revolution.  Indian 

Fighter.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Dec.  26,  1813. 

201  Mason,  David.  Colonel  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  folio.  Charles  Town,  May  13,  1779. 

202  May,  Chas.  A.  The  Brave  and  Intrepid  Colonel  May. 
The  Hero  of  Resaca  de  la  Palma.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New 
York,  Nov.  24,  1862. 

FINE  LETTER  OF  GENL.  HUGH  MERCER. 

203  Mercer,  Hugh.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Captain  in  the  French  and  Indian  War,  and  Companion  of 
Washington.  Was  at  Braddock’s  Defeat.  Killed  at  the 
Battle  of  Princeton.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Perth  Ambov, 
Oct.  13,  1776.  To  Wm.  Gordon.  VERY  FINE  AND 
EXCESSIVELY  RARE. 

A highly  important  historical  letter,  and  one  of  the  rarest 
names  among  the  Generals  in  the  Revohitioti. 

“The  in  the  night  the  Enemy  left  Staten  Island.  They  have 
joined  Genl  Howe,  in  consequence  of  this  movement  we  expect  some 
Grand  Eifort  will  be  made  in  a few  days  or  some  embarkation  take 
place  with  a view  to  a Descent  on  some  other  colony.  It  is  not  im- 
probable ithey  ma}^  have  an  Eye  to  Philadelphia,  should  General 
Washington  be  too  well  secured  to  have  his  lines  forced  which  I be- 
lieve to  be  the  case,  the  enemy  well  immediately  make  an  attempt 
some  where  else.  Their  ships  and  a few  men  can  effectively  secure 
what  they  now  possess  in  N York.  Our  accounts  from  Canada  are 
extremely  various.  Burgoine  has  not  yet  advanced  up  Lake  Cham- 
plain & G Gates  writes  that  he  is  well  prepared  for  him,  & our  Army 
in  good  spirits,  much  depends  as  to  the  fate  of  America  in  two  months 
to  come.  The  Season  admits  of  Military  operations  being  carried  on 
till  the  middle  of  December  and  we  have  no  reason  to  think  our 
enemies  will  lye  idle,  while  any  know  some  capitol  Towns  are  much 
exposed.  I had  the  pleasure  of  Genl  Lees  Company  two  nights  ago. 


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he  left  us  yesterday  to  join  our  army  at  Harlem.  * * * The  Penn- 

sylvanians are  quarreling  about  forms  of  Government,  vrhile  it  is  doubt- 
ful whether  two  months  hence  they  may  not  be  obliged  to  submit  to 
Hessian  Law,  and  in  this  Government  people  in  General  seem  as 
composed  and  as  much  at  their  ease  as  if  the  Enemy  were  3000  miles  off. 
These  are  no  good  prognostics,  considering  how  weak  a force  of  men 
in  arms  we  have  to  oppose  the  Enemy.”  This  letter  is  accompanied 
with  an  A.  L.  S.  of  the  Genl’s  Son,  Hugh  Mercer,  Jr.,  giving  a short 
biography  of  the  general,  and  referring  to  this  letter. 

204  Mifflin,  Thomas.  Brevet  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution- 
ary War.  Govern<jr  of  Penna.  D.  S.  folio.  Philadelphia, 
Jan.  23,  1798. 

205  Miller,  James.  Brev.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  War  of  1812. 
Governor  of  Arkansas.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Port  of  Arkansas, 
Jan.  12,  1822.  To  Israel  Dodge. 

hi  reference  to  blacksmith  work  for  the  Gnapaw  Indians. 

206  Milton,  John.  Capt.  in  the  Revolutionary  Army.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  folio.  Savannah,  Aug.  i,  1779.  To  Genl.  Lincoln. 

A prisoner  from  Fort  McIntosh  in  the  hands  of  the  British. 
He  asks  General  Lincoln  to  facilitate  his  exchano;e. 

O 

A LETTER  OF  GENL.  RICHARD  MONTGOMERY  A SHORT 
TIME  BEFORE  HIS  DEATH  AT  QUEBEC. 

207  Montgomery,  Richard.  The  Brave  and  Intrepid  Major 
General  in  the  Revolutionary  Army,  who  fell  at  Quebec, 
Dec.  31,  1775.  Served  at  Louisburg  and  won  the  approval 
of  Genl.  Wolfe.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Camp  South  Side, 
St.  Johns,  Oct.  5 (1775).  To  Col.  Bedel,  commanding  at 
North  Side,  St.  Johns.  FINE  AND  EXCESSIVELY 
RARE. 

A fine  historical  letter  from  the  unfortunate  but  brave 
Montgomery . 

“I  send  you  by  Capt  posset  X212-17-6  York  Monej-.  You  will 
pay  for  what  shoes  & stockings  I have  not  paid  for  (I  paid  for  those 
purchased  of  Thos  Dugan)  & furnish  Mr  Phelps  with  whatever  money 
he  may  be  wanting,  as  for  the  ^60  you  desire,  I must  tell  you  hard 
cash  is  very  scarce  & I wou’d  therefore  be  very  glad  you  cou’d  defer 
giving  your  men  any  Money,  if  they  must  have  necessaries  supply 
them  as  sparingly  as  possible  till  we  get  more  cash,  for  if  we  have  not 
ready  money  to  pay  for  provisions  we  shall  be  ill  supplied,  take  what 
you  want  on  credit  if  you  can.  I am  surprised  to  hear  the  rum  is 


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expended,  there  was  a great  deal  taken  & a great  deal  bought.  I am 
afraid  it  is  used  too  freely  a great  deal,  our  situation  absolutely  re- 
quires it.  I must  confess  I am  uneasy  at  such  expenditure.  You 
have  not  sent  an}'  wine  for  the  sick,  or  the  Officers  here.” 

208  Morganjs,  Gideon.  Colonel  of  a Cherokee  Regiment 
in  the  War  of  1812.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  March  20,  1814. 
Provision  returns  for  a Regiment  of  Cherokee  Indians. 

209  Moultrie,  William.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary- 
War.  The  Brave  Defender  of  Fort  Moultrie.  Distinguished 
at  Charleston.  Governor  of  South  Carolina.  L.  S.  4to. 
Charleston,  Aug.  29,  1793.  To  Jos.  Wood. 

210  Moy Ian,  Stephen.  Brev.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Aide  to  Genl.  Washington.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Loan 
Office,  Penna,  Sept.  29,  1803.  To  Henry  Kuhl.  FINE. 

21 1 Muhlenberg,  Peter  (John  Peter  Gabriel).  Brig.  Genl. 
in  the  Revolutionary  Army.  A Lutheran  Clergyman  who, 
at  the  outbreak  of  the  Revolution,  declared  to  his  congrega- 
tion that  ‘‘there  was  a time  for  all  things — a time  to  preach 
and  a time  to  fight — now  was  the  time  to  fight.”  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  4to.  Montgomery  Co.,  June  25,  1793. 

212  The  Same.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Philadelphia,  April  10, 
1805. 

213  Muster  Roll  for  a Detachment  of  Artillery  in  Service  of 
the  United  States,  commanded  by  Lieut.  John  Harris,  be- 
longing to  Col.  Crane’s  Battalion,  taken  the  last  day  of  Nov., 
1778.  Signed  by  Col.  (Brev.  Brig.  Gen.)  Joseph  Vose, 
Lieut.  Jno.  Harris,  and  Lieut.  Jos.  Bliss.  Double  folio. 

214  Weekly  Return  of  General  De  Haas  Brigade.  Mount 
Pleasant,  June  22,  1777.  Written  and  Signed  by  Col. 
(Brev.  Brig.-Gen.)  Richard  Hampton.  Double  folio. 

215  General  Report  of  the  M.  Guards.  Bound  Brook,  May 
4,  1777.  Signed  by  Major  G.  Nicholas.  Double  folio. 

216  Report  of  the  Main  and  Detached  Guards.  Bound 
Brook,  May  3,  1777.  Signed  by  Caleb  North,  Field  Officer 
of  the  Day.  Double  folio. 

217  Pay  Roll  of  Captain  John  Bell's  Company,  now  com- 


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manded  by  Lieut.  John  Sitcher,  Colonel  Hay’s  Regiment 
of  Militia  while  on  Duty  from  Sept.  23,  1778,  until  Oct. 

Signed  by  Lieut.  Jno.  Sitcher,  Dec.  25,  1778. 
2 pages,  folio. 

218  Nelson,  Gen.  Roger.  Officer  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Wounded  at  the  Battle  of  Camden.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Fred- 
erick Town,  Sept.  29,  1813. 

219  Nevill,  Timothy.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  Camp  Great  Barrington,  April  30,  1787. 
To  Gen.  Lincoln,  with  address. 

A fine  historical  letter  in  reference  to  Shay's  Insurrection. 

“I  have  this  day  had  several  accounts  from  White  Creek,  in  the 
State  of  New  York,  which  nearly  agree,  the  Rebel  Convention,  set 
there  two  or  three  days  last  week,  their  numbers  are  uncertain,  but  I 
believe  by  all  accounts  that  near  Two  hundred  was  Collected  * * * 

They  say  that  the  prisoners  that  are  condemned  shall  not  be  Executed, 
that  they  have  dependance  on  Brant  who  has  promised  to  bring  on  a 
body  of  Implacable  Toryes  & Indians  &c.  Maj.  Wiley  * * 
wishes  to  be  butchering  Government  people  &c.” 

220  Nichola,  Lewis.  Brev.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  A.  D.  S.  partly  printed,  small  4to.  Sept.  13,  1794. 

221  Ogden,  Aaron.  Brave  and  Efficient  Officer  in  the  Revo- 
lutionaiy  War.  Governor  of  New  Jersey.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Newark,  March  30,  1777. 

222  Osgood,  Samuel.  Capt.  at  the  Battle  of  Lexington. 
Member  of  the  Continental  Congress.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to. 
May  9 (1775). 

Just  before  the  Battle  of  Bunker  Hill. 

“In  Council  of  War.  The  Question  propos’d  whether  it  is,  in  our 
present  salvation  necessary  to  call  in  Part  of  the  Militia  to  Join  the 
Forces  in  Roxbury,  passed  unanimously  in  the  affirmative,  that  it  is  of 
the  last  consequence  that  such  a part  of  the  Militia  be  immediate^ 
called  in  to  join  the  Forces  in  Roxbury,  as  mav-  be  sufficient  with  the 
aforesaid  Forces  to  take  possession  of  & defend  Dorchester  Hill  as  well 
as  to  maintain  the  Camp  in  Roxbury,  S.  Osgood,  MajI  of  Brigade.” 

223  Oswald,  Eleazer.  Col.  in  the  Revolutionary  Army. 
Led  the  “forlorn  hope”  at  Quebec.  A.  D.  S 4to.  Phila- 
delphia, March  14,  1791. 

224  Parker,  Richard.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  Army. 
A.  L.  S.  2 page.s,  folio.  Augusta,  Oct.  24,  1779. 


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225  Parsons,  Samuel  H.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  A.  D.  S.  partly  printed,  small  4to.  Lynne,  Aug.  lO, 
I/73- 

226  Paterson,  John.  Brig.  Gen.  in  Revolutionary  War. 
A.  D.  S.  folio.  May  14,  1786.  SCARCE. 

227  Pearce,  Nathaniel.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Feb.  12,  1779.  Written  and  Signed 
by  Lieut.  Col.  John  McIntosh,  and  signed  also  by  Capt. 
Andrew  Templeton,  Capt.  Gideon  Booker  and  Capt.  Wm. 
Scott.  To  Genl.  Lincoln. 

228  Pickens,  Andrew.  Celebrated  Partisan  Officer  with 
Marion  and  Sumter,  and  Brig.  Gen.  of  Militia  in  the  Revo- 
lutionary War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Hopewell,  May  31,  1803. 
To  Col.  Meggs.  FINE. 

229  Pierce,  Benj.  Lieutenant  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Served  at  Bunker  Hill,  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Hillsborough, 
Dec.  10,  1824. 

230  Pierce,  John.  Deputy  Paymaster  General  in  the  Revo- 
lutionary Army.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Camp,  July  22,  1783. 
To  the  Secretary  of  War. 

231  Pike,  Zebulon.  Captain  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
A.  L.  S.4to.  Greens  Ville,  Jan.  i,  1794,  and  cut  signature. 
As  a lot. 

232  Polk,  William.  Distinguished  Officer  in  the  Revolution- 
ary War.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  No  date. 

233  Poor,  Enoch.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Distinguished  at  Monmouth.  Killed  by  a French  Officer  in 
a Duel  in  1780.  D.  S.  folio.  Sept.  19,  1771.  Also  signed 
by  Nathaniel  Folsom,  Member  of  the  Continental  Congress. 
RARE. 

234  Preble,  Jedediah.  Noted  Officer  in  the  French  and 
Indian  War  and  Brig.  Gen.  of  Militia  in  the  Revolution. 
D.  S.  4to.  July  21,  1758. 

An  erder  that  Sami.  Thompson  act  as  2d  Lietitenant  in  the 
Regiment  commanded  by  Col.  Nicholas  Osgood. 

235  Proctor,  Thos.  Distinguished  Artillery  Officer  in  the 
Revolutionary  War.  L.  S.  folio.  Philadelphia,  May  3, 
1792. 


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236  Proctor,  Edward.  Col.  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  One 
of  the  Bo.ston  “ Tea  Party.”  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Boston, 
Aug.  8,  1780.  D.  S.  by  Capt.  Joshua  Bragdon  and  Col. 
James  Scamman.  Cambridge,  Aug.  7,  1775,  and  i other. 

3 pieces 

237  Putnam,  Israel.  Major-Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Noted  for  his  Bravery  and  Abilities  as  an  Officer.  Served 
with  distinction  in  the  French  and  Indian  Wars.  L.  S.  4to. 
Philadelphia,  Dec.  19,  1776.  To  Jno.  Lesher.  Stained  on 
edges,  silked.  RARE. 

“ As  I am  informed  there  are  great  complaints  among  the  Militia 
of  your  Connty  who  were  last  Spring  in  Service,  that  their  Officers 
have  received  their  Pay  but  have  not  settled  with  the  companies. 
These  complaints  I fear  are  too  just  & are  the  greated  Hinderance  to 
the  turning  out  of  the  Militia  at  this  time  when  the  greatest  Exertion 
of  the  Province  are  wanted  to  save  it  from  the  Depredation  of  the 
Enemy.  I therefore  request  & direct  you  to  call  upon  the  OfiBcers  of 
the  Companies  or  Regiments  against  whom  complaints  are  made  & 
where  you  have  good  Reason  to  believe  they  are  true  & just  have 
their  Persons  confined  & sent  to  the  Council  of  Safet3'  that  a full  En- 
quiry maj'  be  made  into  their  conduct.” 

238  Rand,  Isaac.  Surgeon  in  the  Revolutionary  Army. 
D.  S.  folio.  Boston,  Aug.  24,  1776. 

Displayi7ig  the  method  of  preventing  the  spread  of  Small 
Pox  at  the  time  of  the  Revolution. 

' ‘ The  Complainant  saith  that  on  or  about  the  20th  of  this  instant  one 
Lieut  Brown  of  the  Train,  came  to  the  Small  Pox  Hospital  at  Sewall 
Point  & went  into  the  Barracks  where  the  Patients  had  the  Small  Pox 
& some  of  them  very  Infectious  and  upon  his  going  from  thence  tho’ 
Importun’d  & urg’d  by  the  Steward  & nurses,  refus’d  to  besmoak'd  in 
the  Smoky  House  according  to  the  rules  & Custom  of  Said  Hospital, 
also  abus’d  Jno  Parker  who  is  Steward  of  s’d  Hospital.” 

239  Reed,  Joseph.  Colonel  in  the  RevoIutionar\"  War. 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  Brookfield,  April  16,  1787.  To  Gen. 
Lincoln. 

A71  historical  letter  in  reference  to  Shay's  Ins2i7-rection. 

240  Reed,  Joseph.  Major  Gen.  in  Revolutionary  Army. 
Washington’s  Military  Secretary  and  Aide  de  Camp,  and 
President  of  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Phila- 
delphia, n.  d.  (cicsa,  1780).  To  a Committee  of  Merchants 
of  Philadelphia. 


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241  Reed,  Philip.  Col.  in  the  Revolutionary  War  and  Col. 
in  the  War  of  1812.  Commanded  at  Moorsfield,  Mary- 
land, when  Sir  Peter  Parker  was  killed  in  1814.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  folio.  Huntingfield,  Jan.  18,  1816.  To  Wm. 
Spence  and  others  with  address. 

A LETTER  OF  PAUL  REVERE,  THE  MERCURY  OF  THE 
REVOLUTION. 

242  Revere,  Paul.  A Celebrated  Patriot  in  the  Revolution. 
It  was  he  who  warned  the  People  before  the  Battle  of  Lex- 
ington, one  of  the  earliest  American  Engravers.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Bo.ston,  March  17,  1791.  To  Stephen  Metcalf,  with 
address.  VERY  FINE. 

243  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Boston,  Jan.  15,  1780, 
See  Facsimile. 

244  Richardson,  Richard.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Jan.  18,  1779.  To  Genl.  Lincoln. 

An  interesting  letter  in  refere7ice  to  the  move^^ients  of  the 
British  troops  near  Wappoo  Ctit  or  Janies  Island. 

245  Richardson,  James.  Officer  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
A.  D.  S.  folio.  Boston,  Feb.  28,  1778.  Also  Signed  by 
Maj.  Gen.  Richard  Gridly  who  commanded  the  Continental 
Artillery.  RARE. 

246  Rochambeau,  Marie  Joseph  de  Vimeure,  Viscount  de. 
Assistant  Adjutant  General  to  his  father  in  the  American 
Revolution.  L.  S.  4to,  le  15  floriel  an  10. 

247  Rcchefontaine,  Lieut.  Col.  French  Officer  in  the 
American  Revolution.  Promoted  for  Gallantry  at  the  Siege 
of  Yorktown.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Paris,  1791.  To 
Benj.  Walker. 

248  Rouerie,  Armand  Taffin,  Marquis  de  la.  Celebrated 
French  General  in  the  American  Revolution.  D.  S.  folio. 
May,  1777.  Signed  also  by  Geni.  Richard  Hampton. 

Pay  Roll  of  "'■Captain  Schott's  Company  of  the  Independ- 
ent Corps  commanded  by  Collonel  d' Armand  in  the  Service  of 
the  United  States  for  the  Month  of  May,  lyjl." 


249  The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Nov.  15,  1783. 


Facsimile  of  Lot 


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A Return  of  the  Men  belonging  to  the  State  of  New  York, 
who  served  in  the  first  Partizan  Legion,  co7n7nanded  by  Briga- 
dier General  Annand,  Marquis  de  la  Rouerie,  Discharged 
Nov.  75,  Sighted  also  by  Godfried  Swartz,  Adjutant 

of  the  Legion. 

250  The  Same.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  Jan,  15, 
1784.  To  the  Governor  of  Maryland. 

Asking  the  Governor  of  Marylaitd  to  protect  the  rights  of 
the  officers  and  men  of  his  Legion  who  have  been  mustered 
out  and  are  entitled  to  be  coimted  m the  quota  of  the  State. 

251  Russell,  William.  Brev.  Brig.-Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  D.  S.  folio.  No  date. 

252  St.  Clair,  Arthur.  Major-Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  President  of  the  Continental  Congress  and  Delegate 
to  the  Constitutional  Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  No  date. 
To  Jas.  O’Hara. 

253  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Marietta,  Aug.  19,  1796. 
To  G.  Sirapsc-n. 

254  Scammell,  Alex.  A Brave  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary 
Army.  Whilst  reconnoitering  at  Yorktown  in  1781  he  was 
surprised,  and  after  surrendering  he  was  inhumanly  wounded 
and  died  in  a few  days.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Camp 
Middle  Brook,  May  17,  1779.  To  Genl.  Knox,  with 
address. 

‘‘  Least  the  Express  I wrote  by  in  the  morning  should  have  forgot 
to  deliver  you  the  Letter  I’ll  repeat  in  this  that  I informed  the 
Genl  that  you  would  send  off  the  Artillery  to  Easton  this  morning 
* * * that  he  approves  of  your  plan  to  deliver  all  the  King’s  arms 

to  one  Brigade.  The  Brigade  Major  drew  this  day,  & the  Musketts 
fell  to  the  2d  Pennsylvania  Brigade,  they  are  accordingly  to  be  fur- 
nished with  them.” 

255  Schuyler,  Philip.  Major  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  April  27,  1784. 

256  Shee.John.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  War.  A.  D.  S. 

small  4to.  Sept.  30,  1788.  And  A.  D.  S.  small  4to. 
May  28,  1782.  2 pieces 

Reginiental  Orders. 

257  Shephard,  William.  Brev.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution- 
ary Army.  Served  under  Amherst  in  the  Battles  of  Fort 


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William  Henry  and  Crown  Point.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Spring- 
field,  Jan.  20,  1787.  To  Gen.  Lincoln.  Piece  torn  out  by 
seal  in  opening. 

An  historical  letter  in  reference  to  the  movements  of  Shay 
and  his  insurrectionists. 

258  Smith,  Daniel.  Revolutionary  Patriot  and  Early  Settler 
of  Tennessee.  A.  D.  S.  small  oblong  4to.  No  date. 

259  Smith,  Samuel.  An  Officer  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Distinguished  at  Harlem  and  White  Plains.  Secretary  of 
War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Jan.  3,  1836. 

260  Spencer,  Joseph.  Brev.  Brig.  Genl.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  D.  S.  4to.  Providence,  April  14,  1778.  Signed 
also  by  Col.  Joseph  Noyes. 

261  The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Providence,  April  4,  1778. 

262  Spotswood,  Alexander.  Officer  in  the  Revolutionarj’- 
Army.  Married  a Niece  of  Genl.  Washington.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  4to.  Feb.  4,  1792.  To  Richard  Brooke. 

An  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  the  maniage  of  his  son 
and  daughter,  and  to  his  negro  slaves. 

263  Stark,  John.  Brevet  Maj.  Gen.  in  the  RevolutionarjAVar. 
Served  with  distinction  at  the  Battle  of  Bunker  Hill,  and  in 
the  French  and  Indian  War.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Dec.  6, 
1768.  RARE. 

Soldier's  Discharge.  Signed  as  Captain  of  one  of  his 
Majesty's  Company's  of  Independe7it  Ra^igers. 

264  Steuben,  Frederich  Wilhelm  August  Heinrich  Ferdi- 
nand, Baron.  Major  Gen.  in  the  American  Revolution. 
The  Great  Military  Organizer.  A.  L.  S.  in  French,  4to. 
Mardi,  Oct.  13,  1788.  FINE. 

265  Stevens,  Ebenezer.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Commanded  the  Artillery  at  Ticonderoga.  Major  Gen.  of 
Militia  in  the  War  of  1812.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Ticon- 
deroga, Nov.  25,  1776.  To  Maj.  Gen.  Schuyler. 

In  reference  to  his  military  adva^iceinent . 

“The  Honble  the  Committee  of  Congress,  have  been  pleased  that 
the  Corps  of  Artillery  be  raised  in  this  Department,  consisting  of  four 
companies,  three  of  Artillery  and  one  of  Artificers,  and  have  been 


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likewise  pleased  to  give  me  the  command  thereof,  with  the  Rank  of 
Major.  * * * I now  take  the  Liberty,  having  this  opportunity, 
Hoti’rd  Sir,  to  inform  you  that  I was  ordered  into  Canada  by  his  Ex- 
cellency General  Washington  last  Winter  with  two  companies  of  Ar- 
tillery of  Colonel  Knox’s  Regiment,  with  fourteen  ton  of  Ordnance 
Stores  in  which  capacity  I was  Obliged  to  act  as  Waggon  Master, 
Quarter  Master  and  Commander  of  the  two  companies  of  Artillery 
with  the  Rank  of  Captain  which  pay  is  very  triffling,  considering  the 
Fatigueing  Journey  in  the  Winter  through  four  feet  of  Snow  and  act- 
ing likewise  in  different  capacity’s  as  above  mentioned  and  having  at 
the  same  time  a Family  at  home,  hope  your  honor  will  consider  it.” 
He  then  asks  for  more  pay. 

266  Stockton,  Thom:.s  Officer  in  the  War  of  18  f 2.  Gov- 
ernor of  Delaware.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  Ca,stle,  Aug.  4, 
1814. 

267  Stone,  Jno.  H.  Officer  in  the  Revolution.  Wo'anded 
at  Germantown,  which  disabled  him  from  further  Service. 
Governor  of  Maryland.  A.  L . S.  folio.  Woods  near 
Delaware,  Dec.  8,  1776.  To  the  Commissioners  for  the 
State  of  Maryland. 

268  Stringer,  Dr.  Samuel.  Surgeon  in  the  Revolution. 

Director  General  of  Hospitals  in  the  Northern  Department. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Fort  George,  Nov.  7,  To  Maj.  Gen. 

Schuyler. 

Dr.  Strmger  accovipanied  the  troops  in  the  Invasion  of  Canada. 

“There  being  no  further  probabilit}^  of  an  attack  from  the  Enemy 
at  Ticonderoga,  and  as  the  Sick  which  have  been  sent  to  Albany 
(more  than  our  Hospital  here  would  contain)  must  suffer,  I have 
been  informed  for  -want  of  proper  attendance,  I have  determined  to 
send  Vrooman  down.” 

269  Sullivan,  John.  Major  Genl.  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Commanded  the  Expedition  against  the  Six  Nations  of  In- 
dians. A.  D.  S.  folio.  Providence,  Nov.  i,  1778.  Also 
signed  by  Capt.  Ebenezer  Sullivan. 

An  order  for  the  pay  of  Capt.  Ebenezer  Sullivan,  zvith  his 
receipt  for  the  same. 

270  Sumter,  Gen.  Thomas.  A Celebrated  Partisan  Officer 

in  the  Revolutionary  War.  Cornwallis  said  of  him:  “He 

certainly  has  been  our  greatest  plague  in  this  country.” 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  June  5th,  1809.  To  the  Sec- 
retary of  the  Navy,  on  the  .‘^ame  sheet  with  an  A.  L.  S.  of 
Col.  D.  Stevens.  2 pages,  4to.  Charleston,  Nov.  4,  1808. 


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2J\  Swift,  Joseph  G.  Brev.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  War  of  1812. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  Dec.  14,  1821. 

272  Swift,  Henry.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  Litchfield,  Oct.  5,  1778. 

273  Tallmadge,  James.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  Army. 
At  the  Capture  of  Burgoyne.  A.  L.  S.  small  4to.  New 
York,  Nov.  26,  1784. 

274  Ten  Broeck,  Abraham.  Officer  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Commanded  a Brigade  at  Bemis  Heights.  Mayor 
of  Albany.  L.  S.  4to.  Fort  Edward,  Nov.  4,  1776.  To 
Genl.  Schuyler. 

In  reference  to  relievino  the  post  of  Old  fessops. 

275  Thomas,  John.  British  Officer  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Taken  Prisoner  by  the  Americans.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Sugar  House,  Nov.  4,  1779.  To  Gen.  Lincoln. 

Asking  for  his  parole. 

276  Titcomb,  Jonathan.  Revolutionary  Patriot  of  Massa- 
chusetts. Col.  of  Regiment  in  the  Rhode  Island  Expe- 
dition. D.  S.  folio.  Newbury  Port,  Jan.  19,  1778. 

277  Tousard,  Lewis.  French  Officer  in  the  Revolution. 
Aide  to  Lafayette.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  War  Office, 
Aug.  8,  1798.  To  Jonathan  Dayton. 

278  Towson,  Nathan.  Distinguished  Officer  in  the  War  of 
1812.  Maj.  Gen.  in  the  Mexican  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Washington,  Dec.  27,  1826. 

279  Troup,  Robert.  Distinguished  Colonel  in  the  Revolu- 
tion. Warm  P^riend  of  Hamilton.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
New  Haven,  Jan.  23,  1797.  To  James  Greenleaf. 

280  Turner,  Geo.  Officer  in  the  Revolutionarj' Army.  Dis- 
tinguished at  the  Affair  of  “Slaughter  Pens.’’  Friend  of 
Washington.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Cincinnati,  Feb.  26,  1825. 
To  E.  K.  Brown. 

In  reference  to  his  pension  for  recruiting  services. 

281  Van  Cortlandt,  Philip.  Brev.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revo- 
lutionary War.  Distinguished  at  Stillwater  and  Yorktown. 
K.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Nov.  26,  1791. 

Certifying  to  the  death  of  a Continental  soldier. 


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282  Van  Rensselaer,  Stephen.  “The  Patroon”  Officer  in 
the  War  of  1812.  It  was  his  vote  which  caused  the  Elec- 
tion of  Jno.  Q.  Adams.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Albany,  Oct.  12, 
1825. 

283  Ward,  Artemas.  The  First  Major  General  in  the  Con- 
tinental Army.  Delegate  to  the  Continental  Congress. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Shrewsbury,  Aug.  3,  1768.  To  Jedidiah 
Forster,  with  address.  FINE  AND  RARE. 

284  Warner,  Jonathan.  Major  Gen.  of  Militia  during  Shay’s 
Insurrection.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Worcester,  Feb.  18,  1787. 
To  Gen.  Lincoln. 

LETTER  OF  THE  LAMENTED  GEN.  JOSEPH  WARREN. 

285  Warren,  Joseph.  Major  Genl.  of  Massachusetts  Troops. 
Killed  at  Bunker  Hill.  One  of  the  most  Ardent  Patriots. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Watertown,  May  5,  1775.  VERY  RARE. 

One  of  the  most  desirable  of  all  Revolutio7iai'y  Military 
Autographs. 

“ Gentlemen,  the  Bearer  hereof  is  sent  on  Express  from  Albany 
with  the  Letter  for  the  Committee  of  Correspondence  you  will  be  kind 
enough  to  give  him  all  the  assistance  in  your  Power  in  obtaining  In- 
telligence relating  to  our  Public  Affairs  I am  most  respectfully  your, 
J.  Warren.’’ 

See  Facsimile. 

286  Warren,  John.  Surgeon  in  the  Continental  Army. 
Wffiunded  at  Bunker  Hill.  Brother  of  Gen.  Joseph  Warren. 
A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Boston,  Jan.  22,  1798,  To  Dwight 
Foster,  with  address. 

287  Washington,  Geo.  Commander-in-Chief  of  the  Conti- 
nental Army.  First  President  of  the  United  States.  The 
Greatest  Man  of  Modern  Times.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Mount 
Vernon,  Oct.  i,  1786.  To  Col.  Jno.  Aug®  Washington, 
with  address.  Damaged  in  the  folds  by  fire. 

“ If  you  receive  this  letter  at  this  place  before  I return  home  it  is 
to  observe  how  singular  it  is  that  I should  always  be  from  here,  or 
upon  the  eve  of  leaving  it,  when  you  came  here. 

An  appointment  which  can  not  be  dispensed  with  (and  which  was 
made  by  myself  h&iore  I had  any  intimation  of  your  intention  of  tak- 
ing this  in  your  way  down)  obliges  me  to  the  Great  & perhaps  the 
little  Falls  to  a meeting  of  the  Board  of  Directors,  that  (besides  doing 


Facsimile  of  Lot  28^ 


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matters  of  smaller  moment)  we  may  fix  a plan  for  the  Winter  opera- 
tion, & labour  of  our  hands,  determine  on  the  nature  (line  destroyed 
by  fire)  four  Directors  prevented.  * * * a pointed  summons  is 
gone  out  for  the  present  meeting  which  cannot  be  delayed  without 
doing  injury  to  the  interests  of  the  Company. 

I wished  to  see  you  on  many  accts  One,  to  know  what  report  is 
made  respecting  the  Hites  claim  of  the  Land  on  which  Thornton 
Washington  lives,  & thence  up  to  the  head  Spring.  I sent  Thornton 
all  my  papers  respecting  this  business,  and  have  written  to  him  three 
orfoii,r  times  on  the  subject,  but  he  has  not  vouchsafed  to  give  me  an 
answer,  or  even  to  have  acknowledged  the  receipt  of  m3’  Papers  on 
which  the  title  depends. — Such  is  the  inattention  and  remisuess  of 
persons  unaccustomed  to  regularity  in  business.  If  you  can  give  me 
any  information  of  what  the  Hites,  or  the  Commissioners  have  done 
in  this  case  it  will  enable,  (line  destroyed  by  fire)  closed.  It  relates 
to  some  of  our  Land  or  the  Lands  of  Sami,  or  Charles.  Of  what  use 
it  may  be  to  either  of  you  I know  not.  To  me  it  is  of  none. 

I do  not  think  it  probable  that  I shall  be  returned  before  Thursday, 
possibly  (according  to  the  business  which  ma}’  come  before  the  Direc- 
tors) it  may  be  longer.” 

288  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  Head  Quarters,  June  17,  1783. 
Signed  also  by  Jonathan  Trumbull. 

The  discharge  of  Sergeant  John  Herrman  from  the  United 
States  Army. 

289  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  Head  Quarters,  June  8,  1783. 
Signed  also  by  Jonathan  Trumbull.  Torn  in  the  folds. 
Discharge  of  William  Goads  from  the  United  States  Army. 

290  Wayne,  Anthony.  Major  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  “ Mad  Anthony  ” Defeated  the  North  Western  In- 
dians at  Maumee  Rapids.  “Fallen  Timbers.’’  A.  L.  S. 
folio.  Mr.  Vanblankams,  Paramus,  Oct.  28,  1779.  10 
o’clock  A.  M.  To  Gen.  Woodford,  with  address.  FINE. 
A71  important  historical  letter. 

“I  have  detained  your  horseman  in  expectation  of  Rec’g  some  ac- 
counts from  Fort  Lee,  but  the  Patrole  which  I sent  off  at  12  O’clock 
last  night  has  not  yet  returned.  The  probability  is  that  the  Enemy 
are  out  in  considerable  force  towards  South  Ambo3'  & Monmouth  as 
the  hundred  horse  after  the  Destruction  of  the  boats  &c  took  that 
route  in  place  of  coming  back  by  Perth  Amboy.  I am  just  going 
down  Hackensock  & shall  return  by  3 o’clock,  will  you  & Gen- 

eral Muhlenburg  do  me  the  favor  to  dine  with  me,  perhaps  by  that 
time  we  may  receive  such  lutelligence  as  will  determine  our  Line  of 
Conduct,  and  further  more  under  present  circumstances  I think  unad- 


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visable.  Inclosed  are  two  Letters,  one  from  his  Excellency — the 
Other  to  the  Commanding  Ofiicer  of  the  Militia  at  Pompton,  which 
you’l  please  to  seal  & forward.” 

291  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Head  Quarters 
Legion  Ville,  Dec.  28,  1792.  To  Elliott  & Williams. 

Calling  for  a return  of  provisions  or  rations  at  Mead' s 
Station,  Fort  Franklin,  Big  Beaver,  Marietta,  Gallopolis, 
Forts  Washington,  Hamilton,  St.  Clair  and  Jejfcrson,  Fort 
Steubejt  and  Fort  Knox. 

292  Whiting,  Nathaniel.  Colonel.  Served  at  Cape  Breton, 
1745;  Crown  Point,  1755;  at  Ticonderoga  and  Amherst’s 
Expedition  against  Canada.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Albany,  June 
7,  1762.  To  Sir  Jeffrey  Amherst.  RARE. 

A fine  specimen,  and  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  his 
regiment,  which  had  marched  to  Crow7i  Point,  but  without 
arms,  of  ivhich  he  requests  Gen.  Ainherst  to  furnish. 

293  Vv'ilkinson,  James.  Brev.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolu- 
tionary War.  Implicated  in  the  Conway  Cabal.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Washington,  March  28,  1812.  To  Wm.  Eustis,  with 
address. 

294  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Dec.  27,  1815. 

295  Willett,  Marinus.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary  War. 
Served  with  Bradstreet  in  the  Expedition  against  Fort 
Frontenac.  D.  S.  4to.  New  York,  March  14,  1788. 
Signed  also  by  Gen.  John  Lamb. 

296  Williams,  Gen.  Jonathan.  United  States  Commercial 
Agent  at  France  during  the  American  Revolution.  Super- 
intendent of  West  Point.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Oct.  2,  1800. 

297  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Nantes,  June  30, 
1777.  To  the  Commissioners  of  the  United  States. 

In  reference  to  prizes  at  French  ports,  and  imparting  inter- 
esting news  of  a fleet  leaving  Boston,  commanded  by  Capt. 
Manly  and  Capt.  McNeitl. 

298  Williams,  Thomas.  Brig.  Gen.  of  Volunteers  in  the 
Civil  War.  Killed  at  Baton  Rouge,  1862.  A.  L.  S.  4 pages, 
8vo.  New  York,  Dec.  22,  no  year.  To  Sidney  Brooks. 


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Presenting  Mr.  Brooks  with  a cane  front  the  Great  Cypress 
Tree  of  Montezuma. 

299  Winchester,  James.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  War  of  1812. 
The  Unsuccessful  Commander  of  the  Northwestern  Army. 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  Nov.  28,  1798. 

300  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Baltimore,  Feb.  13, 
1801.  To  Genl.  Smith. 

301  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Aug.  25,  1817. 

302  Woodford,  William.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Distinguished  in  the  French  and  Indian  War.  A.  L.  S. 
folio.  Pasamas,  Oct.  5,  1778.  FINE. 

An  interesting  military  letter  evidetttly  to  Genl.  Lord  Sterling. 

303  Wyllys,  Geo.  Secretary  of  the  Colony  and  State  of 
Connecticut.  Colonel  in  the  Revolution.  D.  S.  4to.  Hart- 
ford, April  15,  1795. 

304  Miscellaneous.  A.  L.  S.  or  L.  S.  4to,  or  8vo  of  Genl. 

Peter  Gansevoort,  Capt.  Sami.  Ringgold,  Matthew  Visscher, 
S.  De  Witt,  Quarter  Master  Gen.  Geo.  Gibson,  Col.  J.  B. 
Crane,  Col.  F.  K.  Huger  (imprisoned  at  Olniutz  for  attempt- 
ing to  liberate  Lafayette),  Col.  J.  Snelling,  Col.  Jno.  H. 
Powell,  Col.  Robt.  Allen,  Lieut.  L.  Scott,  &c.  17  pieces 

305  Signatures  and  Documents  signed  by  Officers  in  the 

Revolution,  &c.  19  pieces 

306  Grant,  James,  of  Ballendalloch.  British  General  in  the 
American  Revolution.  D.  S.  folio.  Aug.  i,  1798. 

307  Jackson,  Major  Wm.  Aide  to  Genl.  Washington  and 
Assistant  Sec.  of  War  under  Gen.  Lincoln.  A.  L.  S.  5 pages, 
folio.  War  Office,  Dec.  24,  1782.  To  Maj.  Gen.  Lincoln. 

An  important  letter  in  referettce  to  the  prisoners  {The  Con- 
ventiott  Troops')  in  Maryland.  After  telling  him  that  the 
people  of  Marylatid  desired  to  keep  them  at  Frederickstown, 
he  says : 

“ Sir  Guy  Carleton  has  transmitted  a memorial  to  General  Washing- 
ington,  which  was  presented  to  him  by  a German  Officer  setting  forth 
that  the  foreign  prisoners  were  cruelly  treated,  Some  of  them  sold  for 
slaves,  others  coerced  into  our  service,  and  those  who  remained  con- 


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fined  were  rigorously  used  and  supplies  denied  them.  * * * The 
last  advices  from  Europe  announce  the  approach  of  peace.  Genl 
Duportail,  and  Colonel  Gouvion  are  arrived,  it  is  the  recieved  opinion 
that  peace  will  soon  take  place,”  &c. 


308  Jackson,  Gen.  James.  Officer  in  the  Revolutionary 
War.  Distinguished  at  ‘‘  Cowpens.”  Governor  of  Georgia. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  New  York,  Aug.  30,  1789. 


Damaged. 


309  Lacey,  John.  Brig.  Gen.  of  Militia.  Performed  efficient 
Service  on  the  Line  while  the  British  held  Philadelphia. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  Mills,  March  3,  1783.  To  John  Little. 


310  Laurens,  John.  Aide  to  Gen.  Washington.  A Brave 
Officer.  P'oughta  Duel  with  Gen.  Chas.  Lee  for  disrespect- 
ful language  to  his  General.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Head  Quarters, 
May  8,  1778. 


31 1  Wadsworth,  James.  Brig.  Gen.  of  Militia  in  the  Revo- 
lutionary War.  Member  of  the  Continental  Congress. 
A.  D.  S.  small  oblong  4to.  Philipsborough,  Nov.  27,  1776. 


312  Portraits  of  Generals  in  the  Revolution.  Private  Plates 

by  Hall,  viz. ; Jno.  Morgan,  Chevalier  de  Cambra}’,  Brig. 
Gen.  Armand,  Elias  Dayton,  Brig.  Gen.  James  M.Varnum, 
Maj.  Gen.  Peter  Muhlenberg,  Baron  Steuben,  and  Gen. 
Chrs.  Gadsden.  India  proofs.  8 pieces 

313  Portraits  of  Generals  in  the  Revolution.  4to  and  8vo. 

Including  some  private  plates.  33  pieces 

314  Portraits  of  General  Lafayette.  All  different,  ii  pieces 


OFFICERS  IN  THE  CONTINENTAL 
and  UNITED  STATES  NAVY. 

315  Alden,  James.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy,  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Washington,  May  23,  1870. 

316  Aulick,  John  H.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  Dis- 
tinguished in  the  Action  between  the  “Enterprize”  and  the 
“ Boxer.”  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Washington,  April  9, 
1844. 


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317  Bainbridge,  William.  Celebrated  Commodore  in  the 
U.  S.  Nav\^  Commanded  the  “Constitution”  when  she 
captured  the  “Java.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  April  20, 
1810. 

318  Ballard,  Henry  E.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Officer  on  the  “ Constitution  ” in  the  Action  with  the 
“ Cyane  ” and ‘‘ Levant.”  L.  S.  4to.  Baltimore,  June  18, 
1841 . 

319  Barney,  Joshua.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy  and 
one  of  the  bravest  and  most  efficient  Officers  in  the  Conti- 
nental Nav'y.  Made  prisoner  four  times  by  the  British. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Baltimore,  Feb.  4,  1790.  To  Jas.  Brice, 
with  address. 

320  Barron,  James.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  Served 
under  his  father  in  the  Continental  Navy.  Commanded  the 
“Chesapeake”  in  the  unfortunate  encounter  with  the 
“Leopard.”  Killed  Commodore  Decatur  in  a Duel.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Philadelphia,  Aug.  16,  1837.  To  Jno.  Anderson, 
with  address. 

321  The  Same.  L.  S.  folio.  Gosport,  Oct.  21,  1828.  And 

D.  S.  4to.  Oct.  8,  1796.  2 pieces 

322  Barry,  John.  First  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Served  with  distinction  during  the  Revolution.  D.  S.  4to. 
Paris,  Sept.  7,  1787. 

Fi'ench  clearance  papers. 

323  Biddle,  James.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  First 
Lieut,  on  the  “Wasp”  when  he  led  the  boarders  in  the 
Action  with  the  ” Frolic.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  U.  S.  Frigate 
“Brandywine,”  Mahon,  Sept.  21,  1831.  To  Geo.  Blanchard, 
with  address. 

324  Blake,  Geo.  S.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo,  no  date. 

325  Bolton,  William  C.  Captain  in  the  U.  S.  Navy  in  the 
War  of  1812.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Norfolk,  July  22,  1844. 

326  Breeze,  Samuel  L.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Served  with  distinction  in  the  War  of  1812  and  Mexican 
War.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Navy  Yard,  Feb.  12,  1848. 


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327  Campbell,  Hugh  G.  Naval  Officer.  Served  in  the 
Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Sept.  12,  1814. 

328  Conner,  David  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  Took 
part  in  the  Action  between  the  “Hornet  ’’  and  the  “ Peacock.” 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  June  10,  1839. 

329  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Oct.  21,  1838. 

330  Corbin,  Thos.  G.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy  in  the 
Civil  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  June  27,  1867. 

331  Crane,  Wm.  M.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  Dis- 
tingui.shed  in  the  War  of  1812.  L.  S.  4to.  Portsmouth, 
March  24,  1835. 

332  Dahlgren,  John  A.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy  in 
the  Civil  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Wilmington,  June  9,  1847. 
And  Autograph  Visiting  Card.  As  a lot. 

333  Dale,  Richard.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  The 
Celebrated  First  Lieutenant  under  Com.  Paul  Jones  on  the 
“Bon  Homme  Richard.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Marcus  Hook, 
Aug.  4,  1798.  To  Willing  and  Francis,  with  address. 
FINE  AND  RARE. 

334  The  Same.  Signature,  with  Portrait. 

335  Davis,  Chas.  H.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U S.  Navy. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Edgartown,  Aug.  10,  1847. 

336  Decatur,  Stephen.  Captain  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  Father 
of  the  Commodore.  D.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Oct.  ll, 
1792.  Signed  also  by  Sharp  Delaney. 

337  Decatur,  Stephen.  A Gallant  and  Brave  Commodore  in 
the  U.  S.  Navy.  Commanded  the  “United  States”  when 
she  captured  the  “ Macedonian.”  Killed  in  a Duel  with 
Com.  Barron.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  Feb.  21,  1816. 
To  Jno.  Bullers,  with  address.  FINE. 

“ It  is  now  said  that  Mr  Monroe’s  election  is  certain.” 

338  Downes,  John.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  L.  S- 

4to.  Boston,  March  30,  1848.  And  L.  S.  folio.  Boston, 
March  24,  1835.  2 pieces 


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339  Pont,  Samuel  F.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Served  with  distinction  in  the  Civil  War.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Navy  Yard,  May  i8,  i86i. 

340  Elliott,  Jesse  D.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  Com- 
manded the  “Niagara”  in  Perr3"’s  Celebrated  Victory. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Carlisle,  Oct.  2,  1832.  To  Levi  Woodbnry, 
with  address.  FINE. 

Introducing  his  nephezv,  Jesse  E.  Duncan. 

341  Fairfax,  Donald  McN.  Captain  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Served  with  distinction  under  Farragut.  A.  D.  S.  8vo. 
Jan.  4,  ! 864. 

342  Farragut,  David  G.  The  Celebrated  Admiral  in  the 
Civil  War.  The  Rank  of  Vice-Admiral  was  created  ex- 
pressly for  him.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Norfolk,  Jan.  28,  1851. 
To  Hon.  Wm.  A.  Graham.  FINE. 

343  Foote,  Andrew  H.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Celebrated  in  the  Civil  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Boston,  March 
28,  1848.  FINE. 

344  Franklin,  Samuel  R.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Served  with  distinction  in  the  Civil  War.  L.  S.  4to.  Wash- 
ington, Feb.  5,  1879. 

345  Gallagher,  Jno.  Captain  on  the  “United  States”  when 
she  captured  the  “Macedonian.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  June  4, 
1 841 . 

346  Gillen,  Alex.  Distinguished  Commodore  in  the  Soutlr 
Carolina  Navy  during  the  Revolution.  L.  S.  folio.  Feb.  4, 
1788.  RARE. 

347  Goldsborough,  Louis  M.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S. 
Navy.  Distinguished  in  the  Civil  War.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
Portsmouth,  N.  H.,  Oct.  i8,  1845.  To  the  Secretarr- of 
the  Navy. 

348  Henderson,  Archibald.  Brig.  Gen.  Commanded  the 
Marines  in  the  Florida  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington, 
May  22,  1841. 

349  Hopkins,  Esek.  First  Commodore ; in  the  American 
Navy.  Signature,  with  2 Portraits. 


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350  Hopkins,  J.  B.  Son  of  the  preceeding.  Captain  in  the 
Continental  Navy.  One  of  those  who  captured  the  “ Gaspie.” 
A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Para,  Sept.  4,  1786. 

351  Jenkins,  Thornton  A.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Distinguished  in  the  Civil  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Baltimore, 
June  15,  1840. 

352  Jones,  Jacob.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  Com- 
manded the  “Wasp”  when  she  captured  the  “Frolic.” 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  Sept.  2 1 , 1812.  To 
Com.  David  Porter.  FINE. 

“ I should  be  very  much  pleased  to  make  with  you  the  cruise  you 
mentiou,  & wish  you  would  write  for  such  orders,  stating  at  the  same 
time  the  great  probability  of  our  success,  & inform  the  Secretary  that 
I join  with  you  in  asking  such  orders.  Mr.  Wise  the  Purser  of  the 
Wasp,  has  gone  on  to  Washington  to  apply  for  an  appointment  to 
your  ship,’’  &c. 

LETTER  OF  COMMODORE  JOHN  PAUL  JONES. 

35  3 Jones,  John  Paul.  The  Celebrated  and  Intrepid  Com- 
modore of  the  Continental  Navy.  Commander  of  the 
Celebrated  “Bon  Homme  Richard.”  Captured  the  “Serapis.” 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Portsmouth,  July  15,  1777.  VERY  RARE. 
“ Sir 

You,  being  nominated  as  Lieutenant  of  Marines  in  the  service  of 
these  States,  are  hereby  authorized  and  directed  forthwith  to  Enlist 
as  many  Able  Bodied  Men  as  possible  to  Serve  in  the  Navy  under  my 
Command,. — You  are  to  enter  all  the  good  Seamen  who  present  them- 
selves— as  Sundry  petty  Warrant  Officers  will  be  appointed  from  among 
them.  I will  shortly  send  you  hand  Bills  for  your  Government — and 
in  the  Meantime  the  men  will  be  Intitled  to  wages  from  the  date  of 
Entry,  their  reasonable  Travelling  expenses  will  be  Allowed — and  a 
bounty  of  Forty  Dollars  for  every  Able  Seaman  wall  be  Paid  on  their 
Appearance  at  the  Ship.’’ 

354  Kane,  Elisha  Kent.  Surgeon  in  the  U.  S.  Navy  and 
Arctic  Explorer.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Philadelphia,  Jan.  10, 
1855. 

355  Kearney,  Law:ence.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Boston,  Oct.  20,  1834. 

356  Gardner,  James  L.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Na\  )- in 
the  Civil  War.  Endorsement  to  a Letter  of  Jno.  A.  Grier. 
4to.  April  1,  1864. 


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357  Lawrence,  James.  A Brave  Captain  in  the  War  of 
1812.  Commanded  “The  Hornet”  when  she  captured  the 
“Peacock.”  Commanded  the  “ Chesapeake  ” when  killed, 
exclaiming  “ Don’t  Give  Up  the  Ship.”  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Portland,  July  30th  (1807).  To  Com.  E.  Preble,  with  ad- 
dress. FINE  AND  RARE,  and  with  A.  L.  S.  of  his 
wife,  Julia  Lawrence. 

358  Manly,  John.  A Distinguished  and  Brave  Captain  in 
the  Continental  Navy.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Plimouth, 
Nov.  4,  1775.  VERY  RARE. 

A receipt  for  bt  ead  for  use  of  the  soldiers  on  board  the 
schoo)ier  ^^Genl.  Lee,”  "in  the  Service  of  the  United  Colony's 
in  Afnerica.” 

359  Montgomery,  John  B.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Served  with  distinction  in  the  War  of  1812.  L.  S.  folio. 
U.  S.  Ship  “Erie,”  Nov.  20,  1826. 

360  Murray,  Alex.  Commodore.  Served  with  distinction 
in  the  Continental  Navy.  Commanded  the  “ Constellation  ” 
and  the  “Insurgent.”  D.  S.  small  4to.  Philadelphia,  Oct. 
8,  1813.  RARE. 

361  Nicholson,  John  B.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Served  with  distinction  as  First  Lieutenant  of  “The  Pea- 
cock.” A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Boston,  Nov.  22,  1845. 

362  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  June  22,  1841. 

363  Nicholson,  J.  W.  A.  Distinguished  Captain  in  the 
U.  S.  Navy  in  the  Civil  War.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo. 
Newport,  Oct.  7,  1881. 

364  Morris,  Charles,  One  of  the  Ablest  of  Naval  Com- 
manders. Wounded  in  the  Action  with  the  “ Guerriere.” 
L.  S.  4to.  Charlestown,  July  i,  1828. 

365  Parker,  Foxhall  A.  Naval  Captain  and  Author.  A.  L.  S. 
folio.  Boston,  March  28,  1848. 

366  Patterson,  Daniel  T.  Captain  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  Com- 
manded the  Naval  Forces  in  the  Battle  of  New  Orleans. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Mahon,  Dec.  22,  1834. 


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367  Percival,  John.  Distinguished  Naval  Captain  in  the 

War  of  1812.  “ Mad  Jack.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Dorchester, 

1 849. 

368  Ferry,  Matthew  C.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Commanded  the  Expedition  to  Japan.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  New  York,  Oct.  27,  1834.  To  Hon.M.  Dickerson. 

369  Perry,  Oliver  Hazard.  The  Great  Commodore  in  the 
U.  S.  Navy  in  the  War  of  1812.  Won  the  Celebrated 
Victor}^  on  Lake  Ei'ie.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Newport,  April  9, 
1815.  To  Benj.  W.  Crowninshield.  LINE. 

370  Pickering,  Chas.  W.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.'  Navy. 
Commanded  the  “Kearsarge”  in  the  Civil  War.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Portsmouth,  N.  H.,  Dec.  21,  i8bi. 

In  reference  to  a Master- at- Arms  for  the  Kearsarge.” 

371  Porter,  David  D.  Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  Cele- 
brated in  the  Civil  War.  L.  S.  4to.  Annapolis,  June  4, 
1866. 

372  Preble,  Edward.  A Celebrated  Commodore  who  served 
with  distinction  in  the  Revolution  and  War  of  1812.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  New  York,  April  23,  1801.  To  Thos.  Turner. 
SCARCE  AND  FINE. 

373  Read,  Geo.  C.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  Re- 
ceived the  Sword  of  Capt.  Dacres  of  “The  Macedonian.” 
A.  L.  S.  2 page.s,  4to.  New  York,  Feb.  17,  1817.  To 
Benj.  W.  Crowninshield. 

Asks  permission  to  publish  a letter  in  refereiice  to  the  loss  of 
the  ''  ChippezvaP 

374  Reid,  Samuel  C.  Nav^al  Officer.  The  Brave  Defender 
of  the  “ Genl.  Armstrong,!’  a privateer  against  three  English 
men  of  war,  whom  he  defeated.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  U.  S.  Ship 
“ N.  Carolina.”  Dec.  9,  1843. 

375  Reynolds,  William.  Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Washington,  Jan.  22,  no  year. 

376  Ridgely,  Chas.  G.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
With  Preble  at  the  Battle  of  Tripoli.  L.  S.  3 pages,  folio. 
New  York,  Oct  .24,  1 834.  To  Mahlon  Dickinson.  Signed 
also  b}’  M.  C.  Perry,  Benj.  Cooper,  S.  H.  Stringham,  and  8 
others. 


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377  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  June  i6,  1834.  To 
Levi  Woodbury. 

378  Ringgold,  Cadwalader.  Rear  Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy 
in  the  Civil  War.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Washington,  Aug.  20, 
1858. 

379  Rodgers,  John.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  Cele- 
brated in  the  War  of  1812.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington, 
Oct.  5,  1833. 

380  Sands,  Joshua  R.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Distinguished  in  the  War  of  1812.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Brooklyn, 
June  2,  1841. 

381  Semmes,  Alex.  A.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Served  with  distinction  during  the  Civil  War.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  8vo.  Port  Royal,  Nov.  23,  1864. 

382  Shubrick,  Wm.  B.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
L.  S.  4to.  Gosport,  April  2i,  1841. 

383  Skinner,  Chas.  W.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Norfolk,  Dec.  24,  1840. 

384  Smith,  Joseph.  Rear- Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  Dis- 
tinguished in  the  War  of  1812.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  April  10, 
1850.  To  Lieut.  A.  H.  Foote. 

385  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  Svo.  Washington,  Feb. 
I 5,  1868. 

386  Stewart,  Charles.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Commanded  in  the  “Constitution”  in  the  War  of  1812, 
when  she  captured  the  “Cyane”  and  the  “Levant.” 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  Philadelphia,  Oct.  i,  1824.  To  Sami.  L. 
Southard. 

387  Stockton,  Robert  F.  The  Celebrated  Commodore  who 
conquered  the  whole  of  California.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to. 
Philadelphia,  April  13,  1848. 

An  interesting  letter  hi  reference  to  the  Expedition  against 
California,  and  denouncing  General  Kearney. 

388  Stribling,  Cornelius  K.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
A.  D.  S.  4to.  June  23,  1841. 


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389  Stringham,  Silas  H.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Distinguished  in  the  Algerian,  Mexican  and  Civil  War. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Brooklyn,  Nov.  12,  1834.  To  Mahlon 
Dickerson. 

390  Temple,  Wm.  G.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
A.  L.  S.  “Temple,”  8vo.  Portsmouth,  Nov.  20,  1867. 

391  Thatcher,  Henry  K.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Distinguished  in  the  Civil  War.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Winchester, 
Mass.,  June  8,  1875. 

392  Truxtun,  Thomas.  Commodore.  Distinguished  in  the 
Revolutionary  Navy.  Commanded  the  “Constellation” 
when  she  captured  the  “ L’Insurgente.”  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
Philadelphia,  Jan.  14,  1809.  To  Wm.  Jones.  FINE. 

In  reference  to  the  medal  voted  to  him  by  Congress. 

“Several  of  my  friends  of  the  first  chop,  having  requested  an  en- 
graving of  my  Medal,  which  is  this  moment  compleated  and  Some 
copies  struck  off,  I send  you  one  of  them.  Those  who  are  considered 
Judges,  say,  it  is  extremely  well  Executed  and  the  time  may  arrive  in 
our  Country,  When  the  occasion  for  which  the  original  was  voted  by 
Congress,  will  be  considered,  more  generally,  of  importance,  to  the 
nation,  than  at  this  day.” 

393  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Julv  26,  1787. 
To  C.  Biddle.  FINE. 

394  Tryon,  Moses.  Celebrated  Captain  in  the  Continental 
Navy.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Withersfield,  Sept.  29,  1817.  RARE 
AND  FINE. 

395  Warrington,  Lewis.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Commanded  the  “ Peacock”  when  she  captured  the  “ Eper- 
vier.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Gosport.  March  25,  1835.  To  Jas. 
H.  Clark. 

396  Wilkes,  Charles.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 
Commanded  the  Exploring  Expedition  to  the  South  Seas. 
Distinguished  in  the  Civil  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washing- 
ton, April  23,  1838. 

397  Woolsey,  Melancthon  T.  Distinguished  Captain  in  the 
U.  S.  Navy.  A.  L.  S.  (twice)  2 pages,  folio.  Plattsburg, 
Aug.  i5,i8or.  To  Judge  Flenry  Livingston.  Also  signed 
by  Robt.  H.  Livingston. 


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398  Worden,  John  L.  Commodore  in  the  U.  S.  Navjr. 

Commanded  the  “Monitor”  in  his  conflict  with  the  “ Mer- 
rimac.”  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Washington,  Dec.  5,  1884.  To 
D.  C.  Pavey. 

399  Wyman,  R.  H.  Rear-Admiral  in  the  U.  S.  Navy. 

L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  Jan.  24,  1876. 

400  Zeilin,  Jacob.  Brig.  Gen.  Marine  Corps  in  the  Civil  Wan 

L.  S.  folio.  Washington,  Feb.  1 1,  1870.  To  D.  D.  Porter. 

401  Distinguished  Officers  in  the  U.  S.  Navy.  A.  L.  S.  or 

L.  S.  8 VO  or  4to.  16  pieces 

402  Signatures  of  Officers  in  the  U.  S.  Navy,  viz.;  Jno. 

Hazelwood,  Robt.  Patterson,  David  Porter,  Jno.  Rodgers, 
S.  F.  Dupont,  &c.  22  pieces 

403  Portraits  of  American  Naval  Officers.  Engraved  by 

Edwin,  Gimbrede,  Rollinson.  Fine  Lot.  16  pieces 

404  The  Same.  Stephen  Decatur,  Capt.  Jno.  Trippe,  and 

Commodore  Hazelwood.  Private  plates.  3 pieces 

405  Portrait  of  Commodore  James  Barron.  Engraved  by- 
J.  W.  Steel.  4to.  FINE. 

406  Portrait  of  Richard  Dale.  President  of  the  Washing- 
ton Benevolent  Society,  Philadelphia.  Engraved  by  D. 
EDWIN,  1817.  Original  impression  ; full  margin.  VERY 
RARE. 

407  Portraits  of  United  States  Naval  Officers.  29  pieces 

MEMBERS  of  the  CONTINENTAL  CONGRESS. 

408  Adams,  Andrew.  Connecticut.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to. 
Litchfield,  March  8,  1784. 

409  Adams,  Samuel.  Massachusetts.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  L.  S.  4to.  Boston,  June  10,  1788,. 
To  Dr.  Sam.  Williams,  with  address. 

In  reference  to  Harvard  College. 

“I  am  to  acquaint  you  that  the  join  Committee  of  the  Overseers 
and  Corporation  of  Harvard  College  at  a meeting  this  day,  adjourned 
to  Saturday  next  at  the  County  Court-house  in  this  town,  ten  o’clock 
A.  M.  to  make  further  inquiry  into  the  grounds  of  sundry  reports  cir- 
culated to  your  disadvantage.’’ 


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410  Alexander,  Robert.  Maiyland.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
Elizabeth  Town  Point,  Jan.  27,  1779. 

41 1 Alien,  Andrew.  Pennsylvania.  A.  D.  S.  folio.  July, 

1774- 

412  Andrew,  Benjamin.  Georgia.  D.  S.  small  4to,  May 
20,  1759. 

413  Armstrong,  John,  Sr.  Pennsylvania.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the 
Revolution.  D.  S.  folio.  July  21,  1772. 

414  Arnold,  Jonathan.  Rhode  Island.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Sept, 
1769. 

415  Ashe,  John  B.  North  Carolina.  Distinguished  Colonel 
in  the  Revolution.  D.  S.  folio.  March  5,  1793. 

416  Atlee,  Samuel  J.  Penn.sylvania.  Distinguished  Colonel 
in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Lancaster,  Aug.  26, 
1780.  To  Vice-President  Wm.  Moore. 

In  reference  to  the  Lancaster  Militia. 

417  Bartlett,  Josiah.  New  Plampshire.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  A.  D.  S.  small  8vo.  March  9,  1767. 

418  The  Same.  D.  S.  small  4to.  July  22,  1777. 

An  order  for  Ammunition  for  the  Contineiital  Army. 

419  Bassett,  Richard.  Delaware.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convejition.  A.  D.  S.  folio,  partly  printed..  May,  1773. 

420  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Aug.,  1776. 

421  Bayard,  John.  Pennsylvania.  Colonel  in  the  Revolu- 
tion. A.  L.  S.  4to.  Sept.  14,  1785.  To  Sharpe  Dulaney, 
with  address. 

422  Beatty,  John.  New  Jersevn  Officer  in  the  Revolution. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Bethlehem,  Sept.  17,  1779.  To 
Col.  Sami.  R.  Webb. 

423  Bedford,  Gu.cning,  Sr.  Delaware.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio. 
Oct.  8,  1785. 

424  Bedford,  Gunning,  Jr.  Delaware.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  D.  S.  folio.  Oct.  12,  1796. 

The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Dec.  8,  1792. 


425 


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426  Bee,  Tl’.omas.  South  Carolina.  A.  L.  S.  2 page.^:,  4to. 
Phiiadelphia,  Aug.  18,  1780.  To  Gen.  Lincoln. 

An  important  historical  letter^  imparti)ig  information  about 
the  movements  of  Gen.  Gates  in  South  Carolina,  and  the  con- 
dition of  the  British  Army  under  Cormvallis . 

“ Col  Sumter  on  the  21.  ult.  attacked  a party  at  (Anson  old  Court 
House)  the  upper  part  of  the  Pee  Dee,  killed  & took  upwards  of  50  of 
the  Oueeus  Rangers  & dispersed  1500  disaffected  Tories  who  were 
gathering  in  that  quarter,  he  had  not  over  500  men  with  him,  some 
accounts  say  they  have  retired  from  Camden  & that  Lord  Cornwallis 
had  his  Head  Quarters  at  Monks  Corner,”  &c. 

427  Benson,  Egbert.  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Nov.  4th 
(1809).  To  Jno.  V.  Henry,  with  addre.ss. 

428  Bingham,  Wm.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  small  4to. 

Philadelphia,  Feb.  4,  1789. 

429  Bland,  Richard.  Virginia.  D.  S.  .small  oblong  4to. 

July  3,  [770. 

430  Bland,  Theodoric.  Virginia.  Officer  in  the  Revolution. 

L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Philadelphia,  March  27,  1781.  Signed 

also  and  the  letter  written  by  James  Madison.  FINE. 

“ Capt  de  la  Touche  is  arrived  here  from  the  French  fleet,  with  the 
stores  belonging  to  Virginia,  which  were  delivered  to  him  at  Provi- 
dence * * * Capt  de  La  Touche  confirms  the  intelligence  of  an 
action  between  the  two  fleets  on  the  i6tli  It  does  not  appear  to  have 
been  by  any  means  a decisive,  though  a pretty  severe  one.  The  French 
claim  the  advantage,  and  say  that  the  English  appeared  ver}'  willing 
to  decline  a renewal  of  the  combat,”  &c. 

431  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  Dec- 
ry, 1780.  To  the  Gov.  of  Virginia.  FINE. 

“ Y’r  Excellency  will  I hope  excuse  the  liberty  I take  to  Introduce 
to  you  the  Marquis  de  La  Valle,  and  the  Count  de  Guistine  two  Noble- 
men of  distinction  the  latter  a Brigadier  in  the  Army  of  France  and 
the  former  a Colonel  — of  the  House  of  Moutmoreuci.  They  have 
been  introduced  to  me  by  the  Minister  of  France  and  the  Marquis  de 
la  Fayette.  I doubt  but  that  the  civilities  they  will  meet  with  from 
the  principal  Gentlemen  of  our  State  will  under  your  Excellencys 
Influence  be  such  as  their  High  Rank,  and  the  Zealous  part  they  have 
taken  in  our  cause,  entitles  them  to.” 

432  Blount,  William.  North  Carolina.  Member  of  the 
Federal  Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Knoxville,  April  16, 
1794.  To  Col.  Hays. 


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433  Bond,  Geo.  Deputy  Secretary  of  the  Continental  Con- 
gress. D.  S.  folio.  In  Congress,  Nov.  6,  1780. 

434  Boudinot,  Elias.  New  Jersey.  President  of  the  Con- 
tinental Congress.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Burlington,  Feb.  16, 
1818.  Damaged. 

435  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Jan.  5,  1808. 

436  Bowdoin,  James.  Massachusetts.  D.  S.  3 pages,  folio. 
Boston,  Jan.  24,  1787.  To  Gen.  Lincoln. 

In  reference  to  Gen.  Lincoln's  powers,  in  his  efforts  to  put 
down  Shay's  Insurrection. 

437  Bradford,  Wm.  Rhode  Island.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Provi- 
dence, May  26,  1775. 

Receipt  for  money  to  pay  the  Bounties  of  Soldiers  in  the 
Provincial  Army. 

438  Brown,  John.  Virginia.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Richmond, 

March  2,  1 787. 

439  Brown,  John.  Rhode  Island.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Hawke, 
Nov.  30,  1766. 

440  Brownson,  Nathan.  Georgia.  D.  S.  double  folio. 
Dec.  20,  1791.  Signed  also  by  Edward  Telfair,  Governor 
of  Georgia. 

441  Bullock,  Archibald.  Georgia.  D.  S.  folio.  Savannah, 
Jan.  16,  1777. 

442  Burke,  Thomas.  North  Carolina.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages, 
folio.  Philadelphia,  Dec.  26,  1780.  To  Col.  Laurens. 

Answers  to  questions  propounded  to  him  by  Mr.  Mathieuson 
on  behalf  of  Colonel  Laurens  on  military  affairs. 

443  Cadwallader,  Lambert.  New  Jersey.  Colonel  in  the 
Revolution.  D.  S.  three  times,  folio.  Nov.  29,  1785. 

Oath  of  Allegiance  to  the  Colonies. 

444  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Sept.  24,  1773. 

445  Carmichael,  William.  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Phila- 
delphia, Feb.  15,  1779. 

446  Carroll,  Charles.  Maryland.  D.  S.  folio.  July  12, 
1762. 


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447  Carroll,  Daniel.  Maryland.  Member  of  the  Federal  Con- 
vention. D.  S.  double  folio.  Sept.  4,  1783.  Signed  also 
by  Thos.  Johnson. 

448  Carroll,  Charles,  of  Carrollton.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  An- 
napolis, April  14,  1812.  To  Henry  H.  Chapman. 

449  Caswell,  Richard.  North  Carolina.  Member  of  the 

Federal  Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  Bern,  April  18, 
1777.  FINE. 

450  Chase,  Jeremiah  T.  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  An- 
napolis, June  23,  1788. 

451  Chase,  Samuel.  Maryland.  Signer  of  the  Declaration 
of  Independence.  D.  S.  4to.  Baltimore,  Jan.  i,  1798. 

452  Chester,  John.  Connecticut.  Did  not  attend.  Officer 

in  the  Revolution.  D.  S.  folio.  Hartford,  March  7,  1756. 

453  Clarkson,  Mathew.  Penn.sylvania.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 

March  7,  1792. 

454  Clay,  Joseph.  Georgia.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Ashley  River, 
Dec.  8,  1779.  To  Gen.  Lincoln. 

455  Clingan,  William.  Pennsylvania.  D.  S.  oblong  small 
4to.  Dec.  14,  1789. 

456  Clinton,  Geo.  New  York.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolu- 
tion. Vice-President  of  the  U.  S.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  May  31, 
1800. 

457  Clymer,  Geo.  Pennsylvania.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Philadelphia, 
June  24,  1776.  Written  in  the  year  of  the  Signing  of  the 
Declaration  of  Independence.  FINE. 

458  Contee,  Benjamin.  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  New 
York,  June  i,  1789.  To  Benj.  Harwood,  with  franked 
address. 

459  Cornell,  Ezekiel.  Rhode  Island.  Brig.  Gen.  of  State 
Militia  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  7 pages,  4to.  Situate, 
Nov.  19,  1782.  To  Gen.  Lincoln. 

A7t  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  the  complaints  of  the 
People  of  Rhode  Island  on  account  of  the  excessive  taxation, 
and  speaking  of  himself  in  reference  to  the  Impost,  he  says : 


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“ There  is  not  a market  man  that  goes  to  Providence  but  what  return 
with  some  new  seeds  of  my  raskality,  but  I think  it  has  but  little 
effect.  The  people  in  the  county  suppose  that  if  I will  change  my 
sentiment  respecting  the  Impost,  that  I may  retrieve  my  character, 
but  that  I cannot  do  for  I am  much  more  convinced  of  the  necessity 
of  the  measure  since  my  return  home,  than  I was  before.  There  must 
be  a change  in  the  mode  of  Taxation  not  only  in  the  State  of  Rhode 
Island  but  in  some  others,”  &c. 

460  Coxe,  Tench.  Penn.sylvania.  Member  of  the  Annapolis 
Convention.  A.  B.  S.  small  oblong  4to.  Dec.  30,  1817. 

461  Cushing,  Thomas.  The  concluding  portion  of  an 
A.  L.  S.  small  8vo,  no  date. 

462  The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  March  20,  1777.  Signed  also 
by  Moses  Gill,  Jabez  Fisher,  J.  Winthrop,  and  others. 

An  order  to  pay  Win.  Patten  for  riding  Express  to  Groton. 

463  Dana,  Francis.  Massachusetts.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  A.  D.  S.  2 pages,  4to,  no  date.  RARE. 

His  legal  opinion  on  the  Estate  of  Mr.  Winthorp. 

464  The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Jan.  10,  1777.  Signed  also 
by  Moses  Gill,  Jabez  Fisher,  Jno.  Cushing,  Thos.  Cushing, 
John  Taylor,  Benj.  Austin,  and  others. 

An  order  on  Massachusetts  Bay  for  the  Bounty  of  men 
enlisted  in  the  Continental  Service. 

465  Dane,  Nathan.  Massachusetts.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Beverly, 
April  22,  1831.  FINE. 

466  Davie,  William  R.  South  Carolina.  Member  of  the 
Federal  Convention.  Efficient  Officer  in  the  Revolution. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Salisbury,  Feb.  22  (1782).  To  Gov.  Thos. 
Burke. 

467  Dawson,  John.  Virginia.  A.  D.  S.  4.to.  Philadelphia, 
Aug.  17,  1797. 

A highly  important  historical  paper,  being  his  notes  in  refer- 
ence to  meditated  Duel  betzveen  Col.  Hamilton  and  Col. 
Monroe. 

‘‘  On  the  morning  of  Sunday  the th  Inst  I called  on  INIaj 

Jackson  at  the  request  of  Col  Monroe  & shewed  to  him  a letter  which 
Colo  Monroe  had  written  to  Hamilton,  in  answer  to  one  which  he  had 
received  on  the  day  before  b}'  Majr  Jackson.  I then  asked  him. 


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whether  he  considered  the  letter  from  Colo  Hamilton  as  a Challenge, 
he  said  he  did  not,  but  as  a declaration  of  his  readiness  to  accept  one. 
I then  informed  him  that  it  was  not  Col°  Monroe’s  intention  to  chal- 
lenge, but  to  accept  one  whenever  Colo  Hamilton  should  think  proper 
to  give  one,  as  he  could  give  no  certificate  different  from  those  he  had 
already  done,  of  which  Colo.  Hamilton  complained. 

On  the  next  evening  Majr  Jackson  called  on  me,  & said  he 
had  called  in  the  forenoon  when  I was  out,  he  then  shewed  me  a short 
letter  which  he  had  written  to  Colo  Hamilton  stating  as  his  opinion, 
that  it  was  not  incumbent  on  him  to  give  a challenge  to  Colo  Monroe, 
on  what  had  passed  between  them. 

These  are  the  material  points  in  the  interview  between  Majr. 
Jackson  & myself,  as  far  as  I recollect.  Colo  M’s  letter  to  Colo  H, 
alluded  to  above  went  by  Monday’s  mail.” 

468  Dayton,  Elias.  New  Jersey.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revo- 
lution. I>.  S.  folio.  Elizabeth  Town,  Nov.  12,  1803.  To 
Hon.  Aaron  Burr,  with  address. 

469  Dayton,  Jonathan.  New  Jersey.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Elizabeth  town,  Oct. 

23.  1809. 

470  Deane,  Silas.  Connecticut.  Ambassador  to  France 
during  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Sept. 
13,  1781,  with  Portrait. 

471  De  Hart,  John.  New  Jersey.  D.  S.  folio.  Sept.  8, 
1764.  Signed  also  by  Jonathan  Dayton  and  Matthias 
Williamson . 

472  De  Witt,  Charles.  New  York,  D.  S.  4to.  March  26, 

1783- 

473  Dickinson,  John.  Pennsylvania.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  In  Council,  Aug.  27,  1784. 

474  The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  May  3,  1784. 

475  Dickinson,  Philemon.  Delaware.  Officer  in  the  Revo- 
lution. A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Hermitage,  Aug.  30,  1794. 

476  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Dec.  22,  1807. 

477  Duane,  James.  New  York.  Distinguished  Officer  in 
the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  Aug. 

24,  1781.  To  Col.  M.  Brashier,  and  cut  signature.  As  a lot. 


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In  reference  to  the  dispute  over  the  intended  seizure  of  Gov. 
Try  on. 

“ I may  think  myself  bound  to  lay  some  further  proofs  before  the 
publick  to  expose  the  malice  of  an  anonimous  scribbler  who  sticks  at 
no  Falsehood  to  injure  my  reputation.  I wish  you  to  forward  me  two 
seperate  Certificates  under  your  Hand,  one  stating  the  Facts  you  men- 
tioned to  me  respecting  the  Debate  in  Convention  on  the  Attempt  to 
seize  Gov.  Tryon  & the  Reasons  which  were  herd  substantially  against 
it.  I do  not  mean,  nor  would  it  perhaps  be  agreeable  to  you,  that  you 
should  enter  into  particulars.  The  other  certificate  I wish  to  be  con- 
fined to  your  Appointment  to  Command  of  the  Guard  to  prevent 
Tryons  Seizure,  & the  orders  you  received  from  the  Convention,  as- 
certaining that  it  was  subsequent  to  his  apprehension  of  such  seizure 
& before  & how  long  before  he  went  on  Ship  board.” 

478  Duche,  Rev.  Jacob.  First  Chaplain  of  the  Continental 
Congress.  Turned  Tory.  D.  S.  folio.  Jan.  3,  1776. 
Signed  also  by  Geo.  Campbell,  Wm.  Karlin,  Jos.  Graisbury, 
Jon®:  Ord,  Benj.  Condy,  Benj.  Rush,  Mordecai  Lewis,  Jos. 
Mifflin,  and  Thos.  Pryor,  with  Portrait  of  Duche  by  Clarke. 

Re c online ndmg  Capt.  Geo.  Clyiner  to  the  Committee  of 
Safety  as  a fit  person  to  obtain  a Lieutenancy  in  a Battalion 
to  be  raised  in  the  Province  of  Penna. 

479  Duer,  William.  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Fort 
Miller,  Sept.  22,  1771.  To  R.  R.  Livingston. 

480  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to  (Jan.  29,  1792).  To  Elisha 
Boudinot. 

481  Duffield,  Dr.  Samuel.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  folio.  July  11,1794.  To  Gov.  Mifflin,  with  address. 

All  interesting  letter  on  the  manner  of  Quarantining  Vessels 
arriving  at  the  port  of  Philadelphia. 

482  Dyer,  Eliphalet.  Connecticut.  Part  of  D.  S.  oblong 
small  4to.  Sept.  14,  1762. 

483  Edwards,  Pierpont.  Massachusetts.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
New  Haven,  Nov.  ii,  1789. 

484  Elbert,  Samuel.  Georgia.  D.  S.  folio.  Jan.  6,  1778. 
Signed  also  by  Jos.  Habersham,  John  Bains,  Edward  Tel- 
fair, and  Jos.  Clay. 

485  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  partly  printed,  4to.  Savannah, 
June  9,  1785. 


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486  Ellery,  William.  Rhode  Island.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence,  A.  D.  S.  small  4to,  no  date. 

487  Elmer,  Jonathan.  New  Jersey.  A.  D.  S.  folio.  Dec. 
II,  1799. 

488  Fell,  John.  New  Jersey.  D.  S.  folio.  Nov.  ll,  1793. 

489  Few,  William.  Georgia.  Member  of  the  Federal  Con- 
vention. A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  Jan.  10,  1813. 

490  Fitzsimons,  Thomas.  Pennsylvania.  Member  of  the 
Federal  Co)ivention.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  March  12,  1788.  To 
Hon.  P.  Muhlenberg,  with  address. 

491  The  Same.  Part  of  D.  S.  4to.  Containing  also  Signa- 
natures  of  Mordecai  Lewis,  Jno.  Nixon,  Miers  Fisher,  and 
others. 

492  Fleming,  William.  Virginia.  Autograph  Manuscript, 
signed,  3 pages,  4to. 

The  opinion  of  Win.  Fleming  concerning  certain  resolutions 
proposed  for  the  adoption  of  the  Court  of  Appeals,  at  the  Oct. 
Term,  1808,  and  tvithdrawn  by  the  Author  at  the  March 
Term,  i8og. 

493  The  Same.  D.  S.  oblong  4to.  June  24  (1775). 

494  Floyd,  William.  New  York.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Wostorn,  Feb.  7, 
1807.  To  Gov.  Brayton.  FINE. 

495  Folsom,  Nathaniel.  New  Hampshire.  Brig.  Genl.  of 
State  Troops  at  the  Siege  of  Boston.  D.  S.  4to.  Exeter, 
May  14,  1777. 

Ordering  Col.  Thos.  Stickney  to  raise  jo  men  as  a guard  for 
the  Sea  Coast  at  Portsmouth. 

496  Forrest,  Uriah.  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
Georgetown,  Sept.  9,  1799.  To  Geo.  Sibbald. 

497  Foster,  Abiel.  New  Hampshire.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New 
York,  June  8,  1785.  Signed  also  by  Pierce  Long.  FINE 
AND  RARE. 

498  Franklin,  Benjamin.  Pennsylvania.  Signer  of  the 
Declaration  of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Passy,  Mhrch 
5,  1778.  To  Arthur  Lee,  with  address.  FINE. 


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‘'A  note  is  just  come  from  Mr  Gerard  that  he  will  meet  us  here  at 
Passy  this  Evening  at  6 o’clock.” 

499  Gadsden,  Christopher.  South  Carolina.  Brig.  Gen. 
in  the  Revolution.  Autograph  Postscript  to  a Letter,  signed 
with  initials,  4to. 

500  Galloway,  Joseph.  Penn,sylvania.  Turned  Traitor. 
D.  S.  folio.  Feb.  19,  1773. 

A message  to  the  Governor  of  Pennsylvania  from  the 
Assembly.  Galloway  signs  it  as  Speaker. 

Taking  exceptions  to  the  Governor' s rcqzLest  for  a garrison 
at  Fort  Pitt,  to  protect  the  inhabitants  of  the  back  coiintry 
against  the  Indians.  The  Assembly  refused  the  request  for 
fear  of  stirring  up  the  jealousies  of  the  Indians  and  causing 
trouble. 

501  Gansevoort,  Leonard.  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
New  York,  Feb.  10,  1791.  To  Aaron  Burr. 

502  Gardner,  John.  Rhode  Island.  D.  S.  4to.  Philadel- 
phia, Oct.  9,  1779.  Signed  also  by  John  Bayard. 

503  The  Same.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Newport,  March  23, 
1759.  Signed  also  by  Thos.  Cranston,  Robert  Potter, 
Nathan  Rice,  &c. 

An  order  for  soldiers'  wages  at  Billiting. 

504  Gardner,  Joseph.  Pennsylvania.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Phila- 
delphia, Sept.  12,  1778. 

505  Gelston,  David.  New  York.  Did  not  attend.  A.L.S- 
4to.  New  York,  Feb.  16,  1818.  To  Henry  A.  S.  Dearborn. 

506  Gerry,  Elbridge.  Massachusetts.  Signer  of  the  Decla- 
ration of  Independence.  A.  D.  S.  small  8vo.  Washing- 
ton, April  I,  1811.  Bank  Check. 

507  Gervais,  John  L.  South  Carolina.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Charles  Town,  April  5,  1779. 

In  reference  to  arms  and  ammtmitio7i  for  the  defence  of 
Charleston. 

508  Gibbons,  William.  Georgia.  A.  D.  S.  small  8\m. 
Savannah,  April  15,  1774. 

509  Gilman,  John  T.  New  Hampshire.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Jan.  26,  1793.  To  Jos.  Pearson,  with  address. 


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510  Gorham,  Nathaniel.  Massachusetts.  Member  of  the' 
Federal  Convention.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  New  York, 
April  5,  1786. 

Aji  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  the  actions  of  Congress 
regarding  the  Barbary  Powers.  Mentions  the  claim  of  Beau- 
marchais, &c. 


SII 

The  Same. 
Check. 

A.  D.  S.  small  8vo.  July  21 

, 1 797.  Bank' 

512 

Griffin,  Cyrus.  Virginia.  President  of  the  Continental. 
Congress.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Feb.  20,  1801. 

513 

The  Same. 
Feb.  27,  1801. 

A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
To  Geo.  Simpson. 

Williamsburg,., 

514 

The  Same. 

A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to. 

Williamsburg,. 

Feb.,  1797.  To  Mrs.  Jno.  Lewis. 


An  affectionate  letter  to  his  niece,  congratulating  her  on  her 
ina7-riage  to  Mr.  Lewis. 

“ The  die  is  thrown  indeed,  and  being  thrown  I make  no  doubt  my 
lovely  nieee  will  be  successful  in  the  matrimonial  Game,  that  the  par- 
tial object  of  her  affections  will  know  her  value,  and  will  treat  an 
excellent  Wife  as  the  very  first  blessing  a man  can  experience  in  this 
life.  Again  then  do  accept  all  our  Congratulations  upon  this  Interest- 
ing occasion.” 

515  Habersham,  John,  Georgia.  A.  L.  S.  2 joages,  4ta.- 
Sunbury,  April  22,  1779.  To  Gen.  Lincoln. 

Asking  General  Lincoln  to  find  out  zvhy  he  was  excepted' 
in  the  exchange  of  prisoners,  and  requesting  that  Lincoln  use 
his  influence  to  have  him  exchajiged. 

516  The  Same.  A.  L,  S.  4to.  Washington,  March  4^.. 

1801.  To  W.  W.  Wells. 

517  Hall,  John.  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Mary- 
land, West  River,  Oct.  27,  1754.  To  Samuel  Galloway,., 
with  address. 

518  Hamilton,  Gen.  Alex.  New  York.  Aide  to  Wash- 
ington, and  Member  of  the  Federal  Convention.  D.  S.  small' 
4to.  Nov.  12,  1792. 

519  Hancock,  John.  Massachusetts.  Signer  of  the  Decla- 
ration of  Independence.  D.  S.  folio.  Feb.  i,  1785. 
Appointing  Commissioners  in  Divorce  Proceedings. 


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5 20  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  In  Council,  Oct.  15, 
1772. 

521  The  Same.  D S.  folio.  Philadelphia,  Jan.  5,  1776. 
Torn  in  the  folds. 

The  Commission  of  John  Williamson  as  First  Lieutenant  in 
the  Fourth  Battalion  of  Penna.  Iroops. 

522  Hand,  Edward.  Pennsylvania.  Brev.  Maj.  Gen,  in  the 
Revolution.  K.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Sept.  5,  1795. 

523  Hanson,  John.  Maryland.  President  of  the  Conti- 
nental Congress.  A.  D.  S.  4to,  n.  d. 

524  The  Same.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Jan.  6,  1782.  To 
the  President  of  Pennsylvania. 

Notifying  of  an  Act  for  the  seizure  and  cojideinnation  of 
British  manufactures . 

525  The  Same.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  March  20,  1782. 
To  the  President  of  Penna. 

526  Harrison,  Benjamin.  Virginia.  Signer  of  the  Decla- 
ration of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Virginia,  Jan.  27, 
1780.  Damaged. 

527  Hartley,  Thomas.  Pennsylvania.  Colonel  in  the  Rev'o- 
lution.  A.  D.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  Aug.  5,  1799. 

528  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  small  oblong  8vo.  Sept.  22,  1784. 

529  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  York  Town,  Dec.  2,  1785. 
To  Stephen  Chambers. 

530  Harvie,  John.  Virginia.  D.  S.  4to.  Pittsburgh,  Nov. 
I,  1776. 

531  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Richmond,  May  9,  1731. 

532  Hathorn,  John.  NewYork.  Did  not  attend.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Aug.  I,  1794.  To  Gov.  George  Clinton. 

533  Hawkins,  Benjamin.  North  Carolina.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  4to.  Creek  Agency,  July  14,  1812.  To  John 
Hanes. 

An  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  the  Creek  Indians  and 
their  actions  regarding  the  murder  of  a white  man  by  the 
name  of  Arthur  Scott. 


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534  Hazard,  Jonathan  J.  Rhode  Island.  Signature  on  a 
Thirty  Shilling  Rhode  Island  Note,  1786.  Uncirculated. 

535  Hemsley,  William.  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to. 
Queen  Anne  County,  1780.  To  Col.  Uriah  Forrest,  with 
address. 

An  important  letter  in  reference  to  deserters  and  recridts. 

536  Henry,  John.  Maryland.  D.  S.  folio.  Annapolis, 
Aug.  27,  1798. 

The  Connnhsion  of  John  Mitchell  as  Major  of  Militia. 

537  Henry,  Patrick.  Virginia.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Williamsburg,  Nov.  22,  1776. 
Stained  and  torn  in  the  folds. 

538  Henry,  William.  Pennsylvania.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadel- 
phia, Nov.  10,  1789. 

539  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  Oct.  14,  1772. 

540  Heywood,  Thomas,  Jr.  South  Cai'olina.  Signer  of 
the  Declaration  of  Independence.  D.S.  folio.  Charleston, 
Feb.  16,  1785. 

541  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  Charleston,  Oct.  19,  1784. 

542  The  Same,  D.  S.  folio.  Charleston,  Aug.  25,  1787. 

543  Higginson,  Stephen.  Massachusetts.  L.  S.  3 pages, 
4to.  Boston,  Feb.  2,  1808. 

544  Hillhouse,  James.  Connecticut.  Did  not  attend.  A.L.  S. 

2 pages,  4to.  New  Haven,  Oct.  14,  1800.  To  Dwight 

Foster. 

545  Hillhouse,  William.  Connecticut.  Did  not  attend. 

A.  D.  S.  (twice),  partly  printed.  New  Haven,  Oct.  27,  1789- 

5z^6  Holten,  Samuel.  Massachusetts.  D.  S.  folio.  New- 
buryport,  June  9,  1814. 

547  Hopkins,  Stephen.  Rhode  Island.  Signer  of  the 

Declaration  of  Independence.  D.  S.  folio.  Nov.  28,  I744- 

548  Hopkinson,  Francis.  New  Jersey.  Signer  of  the 

Declaration  of  Independence.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia, 
Sept.  7,  1786. 


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549 

550 

551 

552 

553 

554 

555 

556 


557 

558 

559 


Howard,  John,  Eger.  Maryland.  Distinguished  Offi- 
cer in  the  Revolution,  and  Governor  of  Maryland.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Baltimore,  Feb.  i,  1796. 

The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Sept.  7,  1824. 

Houston,  William  C.  New  Jersey.  Member  of  the 
Federal  Convention.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  In  Congress.  Aug. 
15,  1777- 

Houstoun,  John.  Georgia.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
Savannah,  Dec.  21,  1778.  To  General  Lincoln. 

Sending  Lyman  Hall  and  George  Watton  to  confer  with 
Gen.  Lincoln  respcctvig  the  safety  of  the  State  of  Georgia. 

Houstoun,  William.  Georgia.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  A.  D.  S.  2 pages,  4to,  no  date.  Also  signed 
by  Joseph  Clay. 

Howley,  Richard.  Georgia.  A.  D.  S.  small  oblong 
4to.  April  29,  1784. 

Humphreys,  Charles.  Pennsylvania.  Signature  on 
an  Eighteen  Pence  Pennsylvania  Note,  177 — . Signed  also 
by  John  Morton. 

Huntington,  Benjamin.  Connecticut.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Norwich,  Feb.  23,  1767.  To  Capt.  J.  Huntington. 

Speaking  of  Flatterers  he  says  : 

“ It  is  true  as  a Maxim  that  a Publick  Flatterer  is  Never  Fit  to  Sus- 
tain a Publick  office.  Neither  is  that  man  fit  for  an  office,  who  will 
take  the  first  Opportunity  to  Improve  a Private  Pique  for  the  Disturb- 
ance of  the  Publick  Tranquility  that  he  might  Injure  Object  of  his 
Malice.  The  More  he  Stirs  the  Worse  he  Stinks,”  etc. 

Huntington,  Samuel.  Connecticut.  Signer  of  the 
Declaration  of  Independence.  A.  D.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
May  18,  1794. 

A rotigh  draft  of  his  order  to  General  Huntington  for  the 
erection  of  fortificatio)is  at  the  Harbor  of  New  London. 

The  Same.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  June  15, 
1781.  To  President  Rodney.  Signed  as  President  of  Con- 
gress, with  Portrait. 

The  Same.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  July  2, 
1780.  To  Benjamin  Harwood. 


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Appointing  Thomas  and  Benjamin  Harwood  to  endorse  the 
bills  emitted  by  the  State  of  Maryland. 

560  Ingersoll,  Jared.  Pennsylvania.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Co7ivention.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  July  17,  1793. 
Stained  and  torn  in  the  folds. 

561  Irvine,  William.  Pennsylvania.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the 

Revolution.  A.  L.  S,  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  Oct.  10, 
1808  To  General  Henry  Dearborn,  with  address. 

Complaining  of  the  smallness  of  his  salary  as  Superin- 
tendent of  the  Naval  Stores. 

562  Izard,  Ralph.  South  Carolina.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Hart- 

ford, Oct.  24,  1793. 

Speaks  of  the  Yellozv  Fever  in  Philadelphia. 

563  Jackson,  David.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  April 
30,  1792. 

564  The  Same.  Signature  to  a United  States  Lottery 

Ticket.  Philadelphia,  Nov.  18,  1776. 

565  Jackson,  Jonathan.  Massachusetts.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New- 
buryport.  May  17,  1783.  To  General  Lincoln. 

566  Jay,  John.  New  York.  President  of  the  Continental 
Congres.'^.  One  of  the  Authors  of  “ The  Federalist.”  Chief 
Justice  of  the  United  States.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York, 
Jan.  15,  1796. 

567  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  no  date.  To  Lewis  Cornwell. 

568  Jefferson,  Thomas.  Virginia.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 

tion of  Independence.  President  of  the  United  States. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Monticello,  June  13,  1823.  To  John  Laval, 
with  franked  address. 

569  Jenifer,  Daniel,  of  St.  Thomas.  Maryland.  Member 
of  the  Federal  Convention.  D.  S.  4to,  no  date. 

Certifying  to  the  qualifications  of  Members  of  Council. 

570  Johnson,  Thomas.  Maryland.  A.  D.  S.  oblong  small 
4to.  May  12,  1778. 

571  Johnson,  William  Samuel.  Connecticut.  Member  of 
the  Federal  Convention.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  1758. 


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572  Jones,  Joseph.  Virginia.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 

Fredericksburg,  Nov.  ii,  1799.  To  Robert  Carter,  with 
address. 

573  Jones,  Noble  W.  Georgia.  D.  S.  4to.  March  30, 

1762. 

574  Jones,  Samuel.  New  York.  Did  not  attend.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  4to.  New  York,  April  20,  1789.  To  Nathaniel 
Law'ience,  with  address. 

His  opinion  on  the  mode  of  Electing  Town  Clerks,  Super- 
visors and  Assessors. 

575  Kean,  John.  South  Carolina.  A.  L ,S.  4to.  Philadel- 
phia, Nov.  14,  1794. 

576  King,  Rufus.  Massachusetts.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  Jan.  21,  1787.  To 
General  Lincoln. 

Letter  to  General  Lmcoln  in  reference  to  Shay's  Instirrection. 

“This  will  meet  you  again  in  military  command.  It  conveys  the 
devout  wishes  of  a Brother  Citizen  for  your  prosperity,  and  the  safety 
of  the  Commonwealth.  Will  you  have  the  Goodness  to  direct  some 
person  about  you  to  give  me  a concise  account  of  your  situation,  and 
of  the  Events  which  may  take  place  on  this  expedition.  The  anxiety 
of  an  absent  citizen  at  this  juncture  must  be  my  apology  in  making 
this  request.’’  ’ 

577  Kinloch,  Francis.  South  Carolina.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
July  12,  no  year.  To  Thomas  Dinstanly. 

578  Kinsey,  James.  New  Jersey.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  April 
21,  1785. 

579  Langdon,  John.  New  Hampshire.  Member  of  the 

Federal  Convention.  D.  S.  4to.  June  10,  1807. 

580  Langworthy,  Edward.  Georgia.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Sa- 
vannah, Dec.  16,  1775. 

581  The  Same.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  May  29,  1776. 
Ship’s  papers  granted  to  the  Sloop  “Betsy.” 

582  Lansing,  John.  New  York.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Albany,  June  30,  1778. 
To  Colonel  Varick. 


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583  Laurens,  Henry.  South  Carolina.  Member  of  the 
Federal  Convention.  President  of  the  Continental  Congress, 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  York  Town,  May  8,  1778.  To  Thomas 
Wharton.  FINE. 

Signed  as  President  of  Congress,  and  mentions  the  Treaty 
of  Paris. 

584  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Charle.s  Town,  May  13, 
1767.  To  William  Fisher. 

585  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Charles  Town,, 
Sept.  20,  1762.  To  William  Fisher. 

586  Law,  Richard.  Connecticut.  Cut  Signature. 

587  Laurance,  John.  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  New 
York,  Aug.  14,1793.  To  Gilbert  Livingston,  with  address. 

588  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  New  York,  Nov.  29,  1803. 

589  Lee,  Arthur.  Virginia.  L.  S.  4to.  Board  of  Treasury,. 
Feb  6,  1787.  To  William  Ellery.  Signed  also  by  Samuel 
Osgood  and  Walter  Livingston. 

590  The  Same.  L.  S.  4to.  Board  of  Treasury,  Sept.  29,. 
1 786.  To  Thomas  Harwood.  Signed  also  by  Samuel 
Osgood  and  Walter  Livingston. 

591  Lee,  Francis  Lightfoot.  Virginia.  A.  L.  S.  with 
initials,  3 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  Dec.  10,  1778. 

Important  letter  in  reference  to  the  treachery  of  Silas  Deane ^ 
in  which  he  says : 

“ I was  astonished  to  find  that  S,  Deane  had  made  so  great  progress 
in  the  art  of  intriguing,  as  to  have  formed  here  a very  dangerous 
party  who  think  it  necessary  to  their  designs,  to  remove  all  the  old 
friends  of  Liberty  & Independence,  for  which  purpose  every  lie  their 
invention  can  furnish,  is  circulated  with  the  Air  of  Certainty,  & the 
blackest  coloring  given  to  Actions  in  themselves  indifferent  or  acci- 
dental. This  party  is  composed  of  the  Tories,  all  those  who  have 
rob’d  the  public  are  now  doing  it,  & those  who  wish  to  do  it,  with 
many  others,  whose  design,  I fear,  is  of  a much  more  alarming  nature, 
& a few  who  wish  to  succeed  to  offices  abroad.  All  these  together 
form  a very  powerfull  body.  Having  prepared  the  minds  of  the 
people,  by  a number  of  understrappers,  who  have  been  circulating 
their  insinuations  & falsehoods  thro’  the  Country  with  great  industry, 
they  open  the  attack  on  the  5th  inst  with  the  piece  in  Dunlap’s  Paper, 
which  you  must  have  seen  before  this  reaches  you.  The  air  of  im- 


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portauce  & confidence  which  accompanies  it  & the  lavish  professions 
of  Love  for  the  people,  give  it  great  weight  in  this  City  and  I dare 
say,  will  elsewhere  till  the  truth  comes  to  be  known,  for  they  have 
their  dependencies  thro’  the  Continent  by  means  of  their  new  formed 
commercial  Establishments.  I make  no  doubt  you  will  be  astonished 
when  I tell  }’OU  that  Congress  has  not  called  him  to  account  for  this 
piece,  as  at  the  first  glance  you  must  perceive  it  contains  a daring 
insult  to  that  body,  & the  greatest  injury  to  the  public  good,  but  3‘our 
wonder  will  increase  when  I insure  you,  that  the  part  where  he  com- 
plains of  the  Ears  of  Congress  being  shut  to  him  is  an  impudent 
falsehood,  the  fact  is,  that  beside  the  two  Audiences  which  he  had,  he 
wrote  them  several  letters,  in  all  of  which  he  never  mentioned  one 
word  of  this  pretended  treachery  of  yours,  every  day  he  might  have 
communicated  by  letter  whatever  he  pleased,  & some  days  before  his 
publication.  Congress  had  alloted  some  part  of  every  day,  for  their 
foreign  affairs,  untill  they  shou’d  get  thro’  them,  of  which  he  had 
notice.  The  want  of  a Cypher  prevents  mj-  explaining  this  fulh’  to 
3'ou,  but  j’ou  may  know,  that  the  old  Whigs  are  really  struck  with 
amazement  at  the  boldness  of  this  part)';  & seem  willing  to  let  them 
run  on  iu  full  security  that  they  may  the  easier  get  to  the  bottom  of 
their  designs  & know  the  whole  of  their  strength,”  etc. 

-592  The  Same.  A.  D.  with  signature  in  the  bod}',  4to. 
March  18,  1793. 


593  Lee,  Henry.  Virginia.  Celebrated  ‘‘Light  Horse 
Harry”  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Oct.  2, 
1787. 


594 

The  Same.  A.  L.  S 

. 2 pages,  4to.  Richmond,  Nov. 

19.  1793- 

595 

Lee,  Richard  Bland. 
31,  1816. 

Virginia. 

A.  L.  S.  4to.  Aug. 

596 

Lee,  Richard  Henry. 

Virginia. 

Signer  of  the  Decla- 

ration  of  Independence. 

President  of  the  Continental  Con- 

gress.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Chantilly,  May  28,  1792. 
To  Capt.  Fenwick.  FINE. 

Signed  twice — once  with  his  name  in  full. 

597  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  1761.  Damaged. 

598  Lee,  Thomas  Sim.  Maryland.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Annapolis,  April  4,  1794. 

In  reference  to  fortifying  Baltimore,  Alexandria  and  Norfolk. 


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599  Lewis,  Francis.  New  York.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  March  4, 
1775.  FINE. 

600  L’Hommedieu,  Ezra.  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Prince  Town,  Aug.  26,  1783.  To  Col.  Peter  Cur- 
tenius. 

Itt  reference  to  money  due  him  for  his  attendance  in  Cottgress. 

601  Livermore,  Samuel.  New  Hampshire.  A.  L.  S.  2 
page.s,  folio.  Albany,  June  19,  1756.  To  Jno.  Osborne. 
VERY  FINE. 

A highly  important  historical  letter  in  reference  to  fitting 
out  the  expedition  against  Crown  Point.  He  minutely  describes 
the  stores  on  hand  and  those  needed,  and  also  mentio7is  havhig 
provided  a hospital  for  the  sick. 

602  Livingston,  Philip.  New  York.  Signer  of  the  Decla- 
ration of  Independence.  L.  S.  and  one  line  Autograph,  3 
pages,  4to.  New  York,  Jan.  20,  1764.  To  Isaac  Governeur. 

603  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  New  York,  Aug.  24, 

1775- 

604  Livingston,  Robert  R.  New  York,  A.  D.  S.  4to. 
Oct.  12,  1786. 

605  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  1803.  Also  signed  by  James 

Monroe  and  Barbe  Marbois. 

606  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  folio.  New  York,  March  22, 
1786. 

His  petition  to  the  Legislature  of  New  York,  praying  that 
the  Southern  part  of  the  Manor  of  Livingston  be  made  a 
separate  district,  and  that  it  be  called  Clermotmt. 

607  Livingston,  Walter.  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  New  York,  April  12,  1786.  To  Henry  Oothoudt 
and  Jeremiah  Van  Rensselaer,  with  franked  address. 

608.  Lloyd,  Edward.  Maryland.  D.  S.  double  folio.  June  i, 
1757.  Signed  also  by  Horatio  Sharpe. 

609  Lovell,  James.  Massachusetts.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  July  19, 
1780.  To  Gen.  Lincoln. 


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“ Your  letter  of  July  5th  to  the  Delegates  of  Massts  and  that  of  the 
7th  to  me  came  duely  on.  I am  sorry  that  there  is  any  Delay  as  to 
the  Court  of  Enquiry,  and  more  so  that  you  are  not  quite  certain  of  a 
speedy  Exchange.  * * * We  shall  know  in  a Fortnight  whether 
the  french  fleet  is  arrived  or  not.” 

610  Low,  Isaac.  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  New 
York,  Feb.  9,  1770.  To  Jellis  Fonda,  with  address. 

61 1 Lowell,  James.  Massachusetts.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Bos- 
ton, March,  1786. 

Testifying  that  Lieut.  William  Scott  was  woimded  at  the 
battle  of  Bunker  Hill. 

612  Lowell,  John.  Massachusetts.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Rcx- 

bury,  Feb.  19,  1795.  To  John  Pickering. 

613  Lynch,  Thomas,  Jr.  South  Carolina.  Signer  of  the 
Declaration  of  Independence.  Signature  “Lynch”  from 
the  title  page  of  a book. 

One  of  the  rarest  and  most  diffiadt  names  to  obtain  of  all 
the  Signers  of  the  Declaration  of  IndepeJidatce.  It  is  one  of 
the  signatures  discovered  by  Lyman  C.  Draper,  and  has  his 
autograph  guarantee  as  to  its  genuineness. 

614  McComb,  Eleazer.  Delaware.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to- 

Dover,  Feb.  7,  1785.  To  Thomas  Rodney,  with  address. 

615  McDougall,  Alexander.  New  York.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the 
Revolution.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Philipsburgh,  April  23, 
1779.  To  Commodore  Wadsworth. 

Transmitting  an  extract  of  a letter  from  Major  Hull. 

616  McHenry,  James.  Maryland.  Member  of  the  Federal 

Convention.  Aide  to  Lafayette.  D.  S.  4to.  Feb.  i,  1793. 

617  McIntosh,  Lachlan.  Georgia.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revo- 

lution. D.  S.  folio.  Jan.  12,  1767. 

618  McKean,  Thomas.  Pennsylvania.  Signer  of  the  Decla- 
ration of  Independence.  President  of  the  Continental  Con- 
gress. L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  Oct.  31,  1781. 

Notifying  General  Lincoln  of  his  appointnietit  as  Secretary 
of  War. 

“Inclosed  you  will  receive  the  copy  of  an  Act  of  Congress  of  the 
30th  inst.  by  which  you  will  observe  that  you  are  honored  with  a new 


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mark  of  their  confidence.  You  will  likewise  receive  the  copv  of  an 
Act  of  the  yth  February  last,  respecting  the  Powers  and  duty  of  the 
Secretary  at  war.  They  are,  you  will  readily  conceive,  great  and  im- 
portant. But  the  reflection  is  pleasing  that  the  abilities  of  the  person 
elected  are  equal  to  the  arduous  Task.  The  copy  of  an  Act  of  the  ist- 
inst  is  also  inclosed  for  your  information.  Give  me  leave  to  congratu- 
late you  on  this  occasion,  and  to  request  your  speedy  determination 
and  answer.” 

619  The  Same.  L.  S.  4to.  Lancaster,  July  18,  1805. 

620  McLene,  James.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  small  4to. 
Cumberland  County,  May  16,  1762. 

621  Madison,  James.  Virginia.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  President  of  the  United  States.  L.  S.  4to. 
Dept,  of  State,  Sept.  28,  1805.  To  Robert  R.  Livingston, 
with  franked  address. 

622  Manning,  Rev.  James.  Rhode  Island.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  4to.  Providence,  March  22,  1787. 

“ Our  political  Horizon  remains  exceedingly  gloomy,  & I see  but 
little  prospect  of  a brighter  Sky.  Religion  too,  runs  a low  Ebb,  in 
this  quarter.  ’ ’ 

623  Marchant,  Henry.  Rhode  Island.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New- 
port, Jan.  21,  1796.  To  George  Simpson,  with  address. 

624  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  4to.  South  Kingstown, 
July  20,  1782.  To  Sally  Marchant. 

A loving  letter  to  his  datighter. 

625  Martin,  Luther.  Maryland.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convejition.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Baltimore,  June  25,  1809. 

626  Mason,  George.  Virginia.  Member  of  the  Federal  Con- 
vention. Drafted  the  Declaration  of  Rights  in  the  Virginia 
Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  4to.  Gunston  Hall,  May  14, 
1781.  To  Thomas  Jefferson. 

A long  importa^it  a7td  exhatistive  letter,  cofnplahiing  of  the 
injustice  in  the  maimer  of  seizing  cattle  for  the  supply  of  the 
army  in  the  State  of  Virginia,  and  praying  the  Governor  to 
modify  the  act. 

627  Matlack,  Timothy.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Phila- 
delphia, March  30,  1810. 


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628  The  Same.  Signature  to  a Lottery  Ticket  for  the  Schuyl- 
kill and  Susquehanna,  and  Delaware  and  Schuylkill  Canals, 
May  18,  1795. 

629  Mathews,  John.  South  Carolina.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio. 
In  Committee  of  Congres.s,  Camp  Tapan,  Aug,  16,  1780. 
To  Caesar  Rodney. 

An  important  historical  letter  informing  the  Governor  of  the 
ivr  etched  condition  of  the  army  for  want  of  provisions  and 
necessaries,  and  begging  him  to  use  his  influence  to  have  his 
State  fid  fill  their  quota. 

630  Mercer,  John  F.  Virginia.  Member  of  the  Federal  Con- 

vention. A.  L.  S.  folio.  March  13,  1785. 

631  Mercer,  James.  Virginia.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio. 
Fredericksburg,  Feb.  27,  1781.  To  Robert  T.  Hooe.  FINE. 

An  important  historical  letter  in  reference  to  Greene's  Cam- 
paign in  Virginia,  and  the  Expedition  against  Arnold.  Also 
mentions  the  treachery  of  Mrs.  Byrd. 

“General  Greene  is  certainly  abundantl}’ strong.  Baron  Steuben 
who  was  intended  as  a Reinforcement  for  Greene  has  certainl}^  re- 
cieved  orders  from  him  not  to  join  him  but  rather  to  cross  into  North 
Carolina  lower  down  in  order  to  gain  a Pass  in  the  Rout  to  Wilming- 
ton in  case  Cornwallis  should  bend  his  course  that  wa}c  This  shows 
that  Cornwallis  was  retreating,  or  expected  to  do  so  and  that  Greene 
did  not  want  more  force  with  him.  This  movement  of  CornwalUs 
must  leave  us  at  liberty  to  pursue  Arnold  in  our  own  \vz.y.  I know 
such  an  expedition  is  on  foot,  your  Militia  with  1000  are  to  rendevous 
here  & to  proceed  to  York  to  cover  the  French  in  case  Sr  Henry 
Clinton  shou’d  be  able  to  send  Arnold  a Reinforcement  superior  to  the 
French.  Report  (well  told)  says  that  the  French,  now  9 Ships  are 
in  the  Bay.  If  so  I shou’d  supose  Sr  Henry  will  agree  to  give  up  his 
French  rather  than  expose  New  York  so  much  as  he  must  do  by  draw- 
ing off  so  large  a part  of  its  Defences.  How  fortunate  the  Storm  of 
the  22d  of  January  ! nothing  coul’d  be  better  timed  nor  more  com- 
pletely executed — -indeed  I can  but  think  that  Providence  means  to 
stand  by  us  in  1781. — Cornwallis  has  been  baffled  by  a Flood  &:  his 
advances  which  was  thought  a calamity  has  sent  more  men  into  the 
Field  than  we  cou’d  have  raised  by  any  means  in  Human  Thought, 
indeed  we  are  fortunate  even  in  small  things,  a Dangerous  Corres- 
pondence between  Mrs  Byrd  of  Westover  & her  Cousin  Arnold,  tho’ 
well  covered  is  fully  detested.  She  is  in  Custody,  our  Laws  declare 
her  offence  Capital.  I don’t  see  how  she  can  escape  the  Gallows. 

Some  Sea  officers  are  to  go  from  this  on  the  expedition  agst  Arnold. 
They  are  invited  b}'  some  in  the  secret.  Capt  Collender  one  of  them. 


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says  he  knows  the  Waters  there  well  & that  some  Armed  Vessells  of 
the  State  of  Maryland  to  his  knowledge  would  be  of  great  advantage. 
I give  the  hint,  but  doubt  not  every  wise  step  will  be  anticipated.” 

632  Meredith,  Samuel.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Oct. 
IS,  1798. 

633  Middleton,  Henry.  South  Carolina.  President  of  the 
Continental  Congress.  Signature. 

634  Mifflin,  Gen.  Thomas.  Pennsylvania.  Member  of  the 
Federal  Coiveniion.  D.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  March  29, 
1787. 

635  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  April  25,  1794. 

In  reference  to  Wasldngton  visiting  Fort  Mifflin. 

" The  president  of  the  United  States  proposes  to  Visit  the  Fort  To 
Morrow  Morning,  and  will  go  by  Water  provided  the  New  Castle  Boat 
can  be  had  or  one  equally  commodious.  Will  you  take  orders  herein 
and  inform  me  without  delay  of  your  Intention  & Success.  Cap. 
Fisher  has  provided  the  Materia  Medica.” 

636  Miller,  Nathan.  Rhode  Island.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to. 
May  18,  1756.  RARE. 

637  Mitchell,  Nathaniel.  Delaware.  D.  S.  3 pages,  4to. 
Aug.  14,  1810. 

638  Mitchell,  Stephen  Mix.  Connecticut.  D.  S.  folio. 
Dec.  31,  1791 . 

639  Monroe,  Jas.  Virginia.  President  of  the  United  States. 
Printed  D.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  June  26,  1812. 

An  Act  concerning  Letters  of  Marque,  Prizes  and  Prize  Goods. 

640  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  July  22,  1823. 
WRITTEN  WHILST  PRESIDENT. 

641  Montgomery,  John.  Pennsylvania.  D.  S.  twice,  folio. 
July  24,  i 804. 

642  Montgomery,  William.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
Philadelphia,  Jan.  9,  1789.  And  L.  S.  4to.  Feb.  17,  1799. 

2 pieces 

643  Moore,  William.  Pennsylvania.  Declined.  A.  D.  S. 
small  8vo.  March  16,  1757. 

644  Morris,  Cadwalader.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Philadelphia,  July  14,  1769.  To  Jasper  Yeates,  with  address. 


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645  Morris,  Gouverneur.  New  York.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Morrisania,  June  9,  1805. 

646  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Morrisania,  Jan.  30,  18  ii. 

647  Morris,  Robert.  Pennsylvania.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  April  9, 
1786.  To  Thos.  Harwood. 

648  The  Same.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Philadelphia,  July  28, 
1794. 

649  Morton,  John.  Pennsylvania.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  D.  S.  4to.  May  16,  1776.  Signed 
also  by  James  Reed,  Elias  Boys  and  Robert  Knox. 

The  Petition  of  John  King,  asking  for  a Lieutenancy  in  the 
River  Fleet. 

650  The  Same.  Signature  on  a Two  Shilling  Note.  April  3, 
1772. 

651  Muhlenberg,  Rev.  F.  A.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Philadelphia,  March  30,  1795.  To  Sharpe  Delaney. 

652  Nash,  Abner.  North  Carolina.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Sept.  8, 
1780.  To  Genl.  Sumner. 

653  Nelson,  Thomas,  Jr.  Virginia.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Willams- 
burg,  Dec.  1 3,  1784. 

654  Otis,  Samuel  A.  Massachusetts.  L.  S.  folio.  March 
10,  1791.  To  the  Governor  of  Penna. 

655  Paca,  William.  Maryland.  Signer  of  the  Declaration 
of  Independence.  D.  S.  folio.  In  Council,  March  5,  1785. 
Signed  also  by  J.  H.  Stone  and  Sami.  Wright. 

656  Paine,  Robert  Treat.  Massachusetts.  Signer  of  the 
Declaration  of  Independence.  D.  S.  4to.  Boston,  June  6, 
1794.  Signed  also  by  Increase  Sumner. 

657  Paterson,  William.  New  Jersey.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  Brunswick,  Nov.  7,  1795. 
To  the  President  (Genl.  Washington). 

In  reference  to  the  Boundary  of  Georgia,  and  speaking  of 
Judge  Pendleton  he  says: 


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“If  an  attorney  general  be  nominated  I am  authorized  to  declare 
that  Judge  Pendleton  of  Georgia  will  accept  that  appointment.” 

658  Partridge,  Geo.  Massachusetts.  A.  D.  S.  folio.  Jan. 
10,  1799. 

659  Peabody,  Nathaniel.  New  Hampshire.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Atkinson,  Jan.  3,  1787.  To  Joshua  Wentworth. 

660  Pell,  Philip.  New  York.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  April  13, 

1778. 

661  Pendleton,  Edmund.  Virginia.  D.  S.  small  oblong  4to. 
Dec.  17,  1777. 

662  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Williamsburg,  Feb.  23, 
1776.  Stained  and  torn  in  folds. 

663  Penn,  John.  North  Carolina.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  Signature. 

664  Peters,  Richard.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  no  date. 

A.  D.  S.  small  8vo.  Oct.  12,  1818.  And  A.  L.  S.  4to  of 
Richard  Peters,  Jr.  Dec.  7,  1826,  &c.  4 pieces 

665  Pettit,  Col.  Chas.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New 

York,  Dec.  14,  1785. 

666  Phillips,  Peter.  Rhode  Island.  Did  not  attend.  D.  S. 
small  oblong  4to.  Newport,  May  30,  1786. 

667  Holten,  Samuel.  Massachusetts.  D.  S.  4to.  1784. 

668  Pierce,  Wm.  Georgia.  Member  of  the  Federal  Conven- 

tion. Officer  in  the  Revolution.  D.  S.  folio,  3 pages,  Jan.  3, 

1779. 

Muster  Roll  of  Capt.  Wm.  Pierce's  Company  of  Artillery 
under  the  command  of  Col.  Jno.  Cra7ie  for  Dec.,  if] 8. 

669  Pinckney,  Chas.  South  Carolina.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  June  14,  1790-  To  Major 
Jno.  Hampton. 

670  Pitken,  William.  Connecticut.  Signature  on  a Five 
Shilling  Note.  Hartford,  July  i,  1780. 

671  Plater,  George.  Maryland.  L.S. folio.  Aug.  15,1785. 
To  Thos.  S.  Lee. 


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672  Platt,  Zephaniah.  New  York.  D.  S.  4to.  Camp  at 
Fishkill,  Nov.  20,  1779.  Signed  also  by  Maj.  Genl.  Geo. 
Clinton. 

673  Potts,  Richard.  Maryland.  D.  S.  small  4to.  June  4, 
1788. 

674  Ramsay,  David.  South  Carolina.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Philadelphia,  Sept.  3,  1781.  To  Gen.  Lincoln. 

Mcniiofis  Genl.  V.  'asJiington,  and  requests  Genl.  Lincoln  to 
reviezo  that  portion  of  the  manuscript  of  his  History  of  the 
War  in  South  Carolina,  winch  relates  to  Lincoln's  Campaign, 
and  to  make  such  corrections  and  altcratioiis  as  he  may  see  fit. 

“ I wish  to  give  a caudid  aud  impartial  History  of  the  War  in  South 
Carolina.” 

675  Ramsay,  Nathaniel.  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
Baltimore,  Feb.  2,  1791. 

676  Randolph,  Peyton.  Virginia.  President  of  the  Conti- 

nental Congress.  D.  S.  small  oblong  4to,  various  dates. 

3 pieces 

677  Read,  Jacob.  .South  Carolina.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Charles- 
ton, July  24,  1788.  To  Henry  Laurens. 

678  Reed,  Joseph.  Pennsylvania.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revo- 

lution. A.  L.  S.  4to,  no  date.  To  Thos.  Bradford. 

679  Reid,  James  R.  Pennsylvania.  Colonel  in  the  Revo- 

luticn.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Jan.  4,  1788.  To  Geo.  Ross. 

680  Rhoades,  Samuel.  Pennsylvania.  D.S.  4to.  Dec.  15, 

1774- 

68 1 Ridgeley,  Richard.  Maryland.  D.  S.  folio.  Ma}*  3, 

1785. 

682  Roberdeau,  Daniel.  Pennsylvania.  Colonel  in  the  Revo- 
lution. A.  L.  S.  4to,  no  date  (1789).  To  Mathew  Carv. 

683  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Alexandria,  Jan.  8, 
1781. 

684  Rodney,  Caesar.  Delaware.  Signer  of  the  Declaration 
of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Philadelphia, 
April  2,  1782.  To  Thos.  Rodney,  with  address.  FINE. 


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“There  is  a report  prevailing  here  in  which  I do  not  very  much  con_ 
fide.  That  the  British  Fleet  under  command  of  Sir  Sami.  Hood  is 
blocked  up  at  Antiqua  by  the  French  Fleet,  which  is  greatly  superior 
to  that  of  the  British.  That  the  French  have  landed  Six  Thousand' 
Land  Forces  on  the  Island.  That  Admiral  Rodney  has  arrived  with 
Twelve  Ships  of  the  Line  and  cannot  form  a junction  with  Sir  Sami.’* 

685  Rodney,  Thomas.  Delaware.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Dover, 
Jan.  3,  1803.  To  Caesar  A.  Rodney. 

686  Root,  Jesse.  Connecticut.  D.  S.  small  8vo.  April  ii, 
1798. 

687  Ross.  George.  Pennsylvania.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  March  30, 
1765. 

688  The  Same.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Lancaster,  Aug.  12, 
1793.  Signed  also  by  Gen.  Edward  Hand,  Adam  Reigart,, 
and  Ca.sper  Shaffner. 

689  Rumsey,  Benjamin.  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  small  4to„ 
May  4,  1 803. 

690  Rush.  Benj.  Pennstdvania.  Signer  of  the  Declaration 
of  Independence.  D.  S.  folio,  no  date.  Signed  also  by 
Robt.  Morris,  Bishop  Wm.  White,  Thomas  Fitzsimons,  Jas. 
Abercrombie,  and  others. 

A Petition  to  the  Executive  Council  of  Penn"'.,  praying  that 
Phineas  Bond,  luho  left  Philadelphia  after  the  British  Army 
entered,  be  allowed  to  come  back  to  his  native  country. 

691  Rutledge,  Edward.  South  Carolina.  Signer  of  the 
Declaration  of  Independence.  A.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio. 
Charleston,  March  20,  i'787- 

692  Rutledge,  John.  South  Carolina.  Member  of  the  Fed- 
eral Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  4to.  The  Red  House, 
July  6,  1781.  To  Gov.  Nelson.  And  Autograph  Docu- 
ment. As  a lot. 

An  important  historical  letter  in  reference  to  the  Cartel 
between  Genl.  Greene  and  Lord  Cornwallis  for  the  exchange 
of  prisoners,  among  whom  were  Col.  Gardner.  Mr.  Gadsden, 
and  several  members  of  the  Council  of  South  Carolina.  Ffe 
asks  the  Governor  to  supply  means  for  their  travelling,  and 
also  requests  him  to  place  the  matter  in  the  hand  of  the  Mar- 
gins de  La  Fayette. 


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6g^  St.  Clair,  Arthur.  Pennsylvania.  President  of  the  Con- 
tinental Congress.  Parchment  D.  S.  oblong  4to.  New 
York,  Aug.  2,  1787. 

T/i^  Commission  of  Lieutenant  Ralph  Hart  Bowles. 

694  The  Same.  D.  S.  oblong  4to.  Bedford,  July  17,  1772. 

695  Sergeant,  Jonathan  D.  New  Jersey.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
Jan.  6,  1 779. 

696  Schureman,  James.  New  Jersey.  D.  S.  3 pages,  4to. 
Jan.  9,  1818.  Signed  also  by  Genl.  Jos.  Bloomfield  and 
10  Influential  Citizens  of  New  Brunswick. 

Advocating  the  appointment  of  Henry  Drake  as  Midship- 
man. Genl.  Bloomfield  signed  the  petition  on  fan.  16,  1818, 
but  on  March  1820,  he  writes  and  signs  at  the  bottom  he 
cannot  recommend  Drake's  appointment. 

697  Schuyler,  Philip,  New  York.  Maj.  Gen.  in  the  Revo- 
lution. D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Albany,  Dec.  24,  1791. 
Signed  also  by  Abraham  Yates,  Peter  W.  Yates,  Abraham 
Ten  Broeck,  Stephen  Van  Rensselaer,  and  Tunis  T.  Van 
Vechten. 

A Report  of  the  Commissioners  to  the  Legislature  on  the 
expenses  of  Building  a fail  and  repairing  the  Court  House  at 
Albany. 

698  Scott,  Gustavus.  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to. 
George  Town,  May  10,  I 797. 

699  Scott,  John  Morin.  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Fish 
Kill,  Aug.  T2,  1779. 

700  Searle,  James.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Navy 
Board,  Sept,  i i,  1778.  Signed  also  by  John  Wharton. 

701  Sedgwick,  Theodore.  Massachusetts.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Sheffield,  Jan.  3,  1778.  To  Gen.  Lincoln. 

Offering  Gen.  Lincoln  the  hospitality  of  his  house. 

702  Shippen,  William.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
folio.  Philadelphia,  Sept.  9,  1754.  To  Edward  Shippen. 

703  Sherman,  Roger.  Connecticut.  Signer  of  the  Decla- 
ration of  Independence.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  April  5,  1759. 


83 

704  Sitgreaves,  Jno.  North  Carolina.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Hali- 
fax, Jan.  1,  1797. 

705  Smith,  Jonathan  B.  Pennsylvania.  Parchment  D.  S. 
small  4to.  Oct.  15,  1804. 

706  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  June  16.  1 784. 
To  Jno.  Dickinson. 

707  Smith,  Melancton.  New  York.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio. 
June  12,  1792. 

708  Smith,  Thomas.  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
Philadelphia,  Aug.  17,  1802.  To  Judge  Yeates. 

709  Smith,  William.  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Baltimore, 

Nov.  23,  1779.  To  Thos.  Sim  Lee. 

In  reference  to  sending  stipplies  to  the  French  Navy  in  the 
West  Indies. 

710  Stevens,  John.  New  Jersey.  D.  S.  4to,  no  date. 

71 1 Stirk,  Samuel.  Georgia.  Did  not  attend.  A.  D.  S. 

folio.  Augusta,  Nov.  28,  1779. 

Extracts  from  Resolutions  of  the  Assembly  of  Georgia. 

712  Strong,  Caleb.  Massachusetts.  Member  of  the  Federal 
Convention.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Northampton,  Aug.  i,  1785. 

713  Strong,  Jedediah.  Connecticut.  D.  S.  small  4to. 

Oct.  5th,  1 790. 

714  Sullivan,  James.  Massachusetts.  D.  S.  4to.  Jan.  30, 
1789. 

715  Sullivan,  John.  New  Hampshire.  Brig.  Genl.  in  the 
Revolution.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  June  10,  1785. 

The  Petition  of  Capt.  Ezekiel  Worthen  and  others  to  the 
Senate  of  New  Hampshire  for  their  pay  for  services  in  the 
Army. 

716  Symmes,  John  Cleves.  New  Jersey.  A.  D.  S.  folio. 

Cincinnati,  May  5,  1798.  Signed  also  by  Return  Jonathan 
Meigs  and  Jos.  Gilman. 

717  Taylor,  George.  Pennsylvania.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  D.  S.  folio.  Signed  also  by  John 
Wetzel  and  Christopher  Wagner. 


84 


The  Petition  of  Andrew  Kachlein  to  the  Council  of  Safety 
for  a Lieutenancy  in  the  Continental  Army. 

718  Telfair,  Edward.  Georgia.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Augusta, 
Aug.  26,  17S5.  To  Jos.  Clay,  with  address. 

719  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Augusta,  March  i, 
!788.  To  Jos.  Clay,  with  address. 

720  Thorn;on,  Mathew.  New  Hampshire.  Signer  of  the 
Declaration  of  Independence.  D.  S.  folio.  March  4,  1762. 

721  Tilton,  James.  Delaware.  D.  S.  4to.  Jan.  20,  1815. 
Signed  also  by  A.  McLane,  Jno.  Warner  and  Jno.  Stockton. 

722  Treadwell,  John.  Connecticut.  D.  S.  4to.  July  10, 
1800. 

723  Trumbull,  Jonathan,  Jr.  Connecticut.  Did  not  attend. 
D.  S.  folio.  June  27,  1798. 

724  Trumbull,  Joseph.  Connecticut.  Did  not  attend. 
Commis.sary  Genl.  of  the  Continental  Army.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Camp  Middle  Brook',  June  27,  1777.  To  Matthew  Irwin, 
with  address. 

An  order  to  forivard  plans  for  Valley  Forge,  &c. 


725 

Tucker,  Thomas  T. 

South  Carolina. 

A.  L.  S.  4to. 

Washington,  July  12,  t8o 

5- 

726 

Van  Dyke,  Nicholas. 
1776. 

Delaware.  D. 

S.  4to.  Feb., 

727 

Varnum,  James  M. 

Rhode  Island. 

Brig.  Gen.  in  the 

Revolution.  D.  S.  4 pages,  folio.  Nov.  2 (1778). 

The  Pay  Abstract  of  Capt.  Joshua  Sayers'  Company  in 
Col.  Robt.  Elliot f s Regiment  of  Artillery,  Oct.,  if/ 8.  Written 
and  signed  by  Capt.  foshua  Saycr. 

728  Wadsworth,  Jeremiah.  Connecticut.  Commissaiy 
Gen.  in  the  Revolution.  D.  S.  folio.  Sept.  14,  1801. 

729  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Peeks  Kill,  Aug.  10,  1777. 
To  Capt.  Nehemiah  Hubbard. 

“You  will  ask  me  what  news,  none.  The  Enemy  are  coasting  about 
from  Capes  of  Delaware  to  Sandy  Hook.  We  are  not  able  to  guess 
their  designs.” 


85 


730  Wadsworth,  Peleg.  Massachusetts.  Did  not  attend. 
A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Portland,  March  19,  1788. 

731  Walton,  George.  Georgia.  Signer  of  the  Declaration 
of  Independence’  D.  S.  folio.  Oct.,  1785. 

732  Walton,  John.  Georgia.  Part  of  D.  S.  small  8vo. 

733  Ward,  Artemas.  Massachusetts.  First  Maj.  Gen.  in 
the  Continental  Army.  A.  D.  S.  partly  printed,  4to.  Aug. 
17.  1774- 

734  The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Bo.ston,  Jan.  i,  1777. 

A warrant  for  the  pay  of  soldiers. 

735  Ward,  Samuel.  Rhode  Island.  A.  D.  S.  small  oblong 
4to.  Westerley,  Jan.  18,  1758. 

736  Wentworth,  John,  Sr.  New  Hampshire.  Did  not 

attend.  L.  S.  folio.  Exeter,  April  21,  1775.  To  John 
Hancock. 

An  important  historical  letter. 

“ Upon  the  melancholly  Intelligence  of  Hostilities  being  committed 
by  the  Regular  troops  upon  our  Brethren  in  your  province  the  pro- 
vincial Committee  thought  proper  Immediately  to  call  a Convention 
in  order  to  consult  in  what  manner  they  might  afford  Seasonable 
Succour  to  your  province,  but  before  convention  could  meet,  our  men 
had  taken  the  alarm  and  marched,  many  of  them  unprovided  with 
ammunition  and  provisions,  not  being  able  to  obtain  Intelligence 
whether  they  are  or  may  be  needed,  or  can  be  Supplied  by  our 
Brethren  there  with  those  necessaries,  this  convention  have  therefore 
appointed  a Committee  of  their  Body  to  wait  on  your  Congress  for 
that  purpose,  and  to  obtain  information  what  further  measures  you 
may  Think  proper  to  be  pursued  for  the  General  good.” 


737 

Wentworth,  John, 
folio.  Aug.  5,  1785. 

Jr.  New  Hampsh 

ire.  D.  S.  3 pages. 

738 

White,  Phillips. 
Sept.  2,  1782. 

New  Hampshire. 

A.  D.  S.  folio. 

739 

White,  Alexander. 
Feb.  3,  1797. 

North  Carolina. 

A.  L.  S.  4to. 

740 

White,  James.  North  Carolina.  D. 

.S.  2 pages,  4to. 

Oct.  31,  1792. 

Pay  Roll  of  Capt.  David  Haley's  Company  of  Militia  of 


86 


Hawkins  County  Horsemen  m Service  against  the  Chicka- 
megga  Indians  by  order  of  Brig.  Gen.  Joseph  Martin,  Ij88. 

741  Williams,  William.  Connecticut.  Signer  of  the  Decla- 
ration of  Independence.  A.  D.  S.  partly  printed.  Feb.  23, 
1795- 

742  Willing,  Thomas.  Pennsylvania.  D.  S.  folio.  July 
29,  1765. 

743  Wilson,  James.  Pennsylvania.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Jan.  6, 
1793.  To  Chas.  Carroll  of  Carrollton,  with  address.  FINE. 

744  Wisner,  Henry.  New  York.  D.  S.  4to.  Goshen, 
July  18,  1787. 

745  Witherspoon,  Rev.  Jno.  New  Jersey.  Signer  of  the 
Declaration  of  Independence.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Prince- 
ton, Feb.  7,  1793.  To  Wm.  Hyslop,  with  franked  address. 

746  The  Same.  L.  S.  folio.  June  24,  1772.  Signed  also 
by  Richard  Stockton. 

An  order  for  the  payment  of  money  for  work  done  to  the 
College  {^Princeton)  Court  Yard. 

747  Wolcott,  Oliver.  Connecticut.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  D.  S.  and  2 lines  autograph,  small 
8vo.  Litchfield,  March  23,  1759. 

748  The  Same.  A.  D.  with  signature  in  the  body.  Goshen, 
March,  1770. 

749  The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Litchfield,  Jan.,  1757. 

750  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Litchfield,  Jan.  22, 

1757- 

751  Wood,  Joseph.  Georgia.  A.  D.  S.  partly  printed,  folio. 
Savannah,  June  i,  1773. 

752  Wynkoop,  Henry.  Pennsylvania.  A.  D.  S.  4to. 
March  12,  1779. 

753  Yates,  Peter  W.  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
Fabins,  Sept.  27,  1819. 

“Old  Mr  Cooper,  my  quandom  Client,  was  not  very  liberal.  He 
acted  as  tho’  he  had  not  interest  enough  to  pay  the  principal,  nor 
principal  enough  to  pay  any  Interest.’’ 


87 

754  Zubly,  John  J,  Georgia.  D.  S.  folio.  Nov.  3,  1769. 

755  Adams,  Andrew.  Connecticut.  D.  S.  with  signature 
in  the  body,  small  oblong  4to.  Aug.  i,  1783. 

ALBANY  CONVENTION  OF  1754. 

756  Atkinson,  Theodore.  New  Hampshire.  Signature  and 
signature  of  R.  Wilberd,  Henry  Sherburne  and  M.  Uran. 
All  mounted  on  one  sheet. 

757  Barnes,  Abraham.  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Dec.  8, 
1760.  To  Sami.  Galloway.  VERY  RARE  AND  FINE. 

758  Burges.  Gilbert.  New  York.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  New 
York,  April  30,  1763. 

759  Chandler,  John.  Massachusetts.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio. 
Worcester,  March  15,  1737— 8. 

760  Chambers,  Jno.  New  York.  D.  S.  “Chambers,”  4to. 
no  date. 

761  De  Lancey,  James.  New  York.  Colonial  Lieut.  Gov- 
ernor of  New  York.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  New  York, 
Sept.  13,  1756. 

762  Franklin,  Benjamin.  Pennsylvania.  Drew  up  the  Plan 
of  Union  in  the  Convention.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of 
Independence.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Passy,  July  15,  1782. 
To  Thos.  Jefferson.  FINE. 

“ I was  in  great  Hopes  when  I saw  your  Name  in  the  Commission 
for  treating  of  Peace,  that  I should  have  had  the  Happiness  of  seeing 
you  here,  and  of  enjoying  again  in  this  World,  your  pleasing  Society 
and  Conversation.  But  I begin  now  to  fear  that  I shall  be  dissa- 
pointed,  as  I was  in  my  Expectation  of  your  Company,  when  I first 
undertook  the  Voyage  hither.” 

763  Hopkins,  Stephen.  Rhode  Island.  Signer  of  the 
Declaration  of  Independence,  and  Colonial  Governor  of 
Rhode  Island.  L.  S.  folio.  Providence,  June  22,  1736. 
To  Hon.  Robert  Hunter  Morris.  FINE. 

Written  as  Governor  of  Rhode  Island,  asking  that  permis- 
sion be  given  Joseph  Arnold,  Master  of  the  Sloop  "'Industry ," 
to  bring  flour  into  Rhode  Island. 

“As  the  Sea  Port  Towns  in  the  Colony  of  Rhode  Island  have,  for  all 
Time  past,  depended  on  the  Wheat  Colonies  to  the  Southward  for 


88 


their  Flour.  Aud  altho  the  present  Situation  of  Public  Affairs,  makes 
it  necessary  for  the  Legislative  Powers  in  all  the  English  Colonies,  to 
prohibit  the  Exportation  of  Provisions,  in  such  manner,  that  they 
might  possibly  come  into  the  Hands  of  our  Common  Enemies,  yet  I 
apprehend  it  could  not  be  the  Intent  of  those  restraining  Acts, 
altogether  to  prevent  any  one  Colony,  from  recieving  Such  Article, 
from  any  of  the  Neighboring  ones,  as  have  always  been  accustomed, 
and  are  absolutely  necessary  for  the  Preservation  of  its  Inhabitants.” 

764  Hutchinson,  Thomas.  Massachusetts.  Colonial  Gov- 
ernor of  Massachu.sects.  D.  S.  4to.  Boston,  June  17,  1773. 

765  Johnson,  Sir  William.  New  York.  Commanded  the 
Expedition  against  Crown  Point.  L.  S.  4to,  no  date. 
Damaged. 

766  Penn,  John.  Pennsylv^ania.  One  of  the  Proprietary 
Governors  of  Penna.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  no  date.  To  Benj. 
Chew. 

‘‘Though  I was  a small  matter  damaged  last  night  when  I was  at 
your  house,  I have  not  however  forgot  m3"  engagement  to  attend  3'ou 
to  Cliffdeu  tomorrow  ” 

767  Murray,  Joseph.  New  York.  D.  S.  3 pages,  4to,  no 
date. 

768  Tasker,  Benjamin.  Maryland.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 

Annapolis,  May  28,  1768.  To  Robert  Carter. 

769  Weare,  Mesech.  New  Hampshire.  D.  S.  and  5 lines 
autograph.  Jan.  26,  1761. 

Sanmel  Shaw's  bill  for  aUeyiding  Green  Longfelloiv  afflicted 
with  the  small  pox. 

770  Wells,  Samuel.  Massachusetts.  D.  S.  folio.  Dec.  10, 

173 3-  Signed  also  by  Edward  Hutchinson,  John  Osborne, 
Jacob  Wendel,  Wm.  PAye,  James  Bowdoin,  Samuel  Welles, 
Samuel  Sewell,  Hugh  Hall,  Joshua  Winslow,  Edward 
Bromfield,  Richard  Hubbard  and  John  Sewell. 

771  Wolcott,  Roger.  Connecticut.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Hart- 

ford, M;irch  20,  1755.  VERY  RARE. 

772  Worthington,  John.  Mas.sachusetts.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
Springfield,  Feb.  28,  1787.  To  Gen.  Lincoln. 


89 

STAMP  ACT  CONGRESS  OF  OCT.  7,  1765. 

773  Borden,  Joseph.  D.  S.  oblong  small  4to.  May  29, 
1769.  Signed  also  by  John  Stevens,  Samuel  Neville,  Jacob 
Spicer  and  John  Ogden. 

774  Bowles,  Metcalf.  Signature  on  $2  note  of  the  Rhode- 
Island  and  Providence  Plantations,  July  2,  1780.  Un- 
circulated. 

775  Bryan,  George.  A.  D.  S.  small  8vo.  April  4,  1778. 

776  Cruger,  Jchn.  Wrote  the  Declaration  of  Rights  of  the 
New  York  Provincial  Congress  of  1775.  D.  S.  2 pages, 
folio.  March  21,  1764. 

777  Dickmson,  John.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  April  19, 
1785. 

778  Dyer,  Eliphalet.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Dec.  29,  1780. 

779  Lispenard,  Leonard.  A.  D.  S.  small  oblong  8vo.  New 
York,  Dec.  15,  1763.  RARE. 

780  Livingston,  Philip.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Inde- 
pendence. A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Albany,  Aug.  26,  1745. 

781  McKean,  Thomas.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Inde- 
pendence. D.  S.  4to.  Lancaster,  Jan.  28,  1805. 

782  Morton,  John.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independ- 
ence. D.  S.  4to.  Jan.  ii,  1762. 

783  Otis,  James.  D.  S.  4to.  June  20,  1773.  Signed  also 
by  J.  Bowdoin  and  J.  Cushing  to  an  Engraved  (probably  by 
Paul  Revere)  Promissory  Note  of  the  Province  of  Massa- 
chusetts Bay. 

784  Partridge,  Oliver.  D.  S.  4to.  Bo.ston,  June  10,  1765- 
RARE. 

785  Ringgold,  Thomas.  D.  S.  and  4 lines  autograph.  2 
pages,  folio.  May  20,  1764.  VERY  RiSRE. 

786  Ruggles,  Timothy.  Second  in  Command  at  the  Battle 
of  Lake  George,  1755.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  June  12, 
1762.  Signed  also  by  Gov.  Francis  Bernard. 

A message  to  the  Governor  tn  reference  to  the  Nova  Scotia 
Boundary  Line. 


90 


787  Rutledg-e,  John.  Signer  of  the  Constitution.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  July  [9,  1788.  And  Portrait  with  Autograph  at- 
tached. As  a lot. 

788  Ward,  Henry.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Newport,  March  26, 
1761. 

DELEGATES  to  the  ANNAPOLIS  CONVENTION 

789  Benson,  Egbert.  From  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
Kingston.  Sept.  5,  1779.  To  Col.  Wadsworth. 

790  Carroll,  Charles,  of  Carrollton.  From  Maryland.  Signer 
of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  A.  D.  S.  oblong 
small  4to,  n.  d.  Mounted. 

791  Coxe,  Tench.  From  Pennsylvania.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
June  27,  1 8 1 2. 

792  Dickinson,  John.  From  Delaware.  D.  S.  4to.  Phila- 
delphia, July  20,  1784. 

An  order  on  David  Rittenhouse  for  the  pay  of  Genl.  Arthur 
St.  Clair  for  attendance  in  the  Council  of  Censors. 

793  Hamilton,  Alex.  From  New  York.  Aide  to  Genl. 
Washington.  Signer  of  the  Constitution.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
July  I 5,  no  year.  To  Wm.  Tilghman,  with  address.  FINE. 

794  Houston,  William  C.  From  New  Jersey.  D.  S.  4to. 
Jan.  13,  1785. 

795  Madison,  James.  From  Virginia.  Signature. 

796  Randolph,  Edmund.  From  Virginia.  D.S.  4to.  Aug. 
24,  1785.  Inlaid. 

797  Schureman,  James.  From  New  Jersey.  D.  S.  2 pages, 
folio.  Trenton,  Nov.  8,  1808.  Signed  also  by  Jno.  Neil- 
son,  Gen.  Jos.  Bloomfield,  and  20  other  prominent  citizens 
of  New  Brunswick. 

A petition  recommending  Peter  Smiley  for  a Midshipman. 
It  IS  endorsed  by  Cov.  fos.  Bloomfield  on  the  back. 

798  Tucker,  St.  George.  From  Virginia.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
July  12,  1784.  To  Gen.  Benj.  Harrison. 


91 


DELEGATES  TO  THE 

FEDERAL  CONSTITUTIONAL  CONVENTION. 

799  Baldwin,  Abraham.  From  Georgia.  Signed.  A.  4.to. 
Washington,  March  9,  i8or.  To  Seaborn  Jones.  Piece 
torn  from  top  margin. 

800  Bassett,  Richard.  From  Delaware.  Signed.  A.  L.  S. 
folio.  Sept.  15,  1797.  To  Wm.  Tilghman. 

801  Blount,  William.  From  North  Carolina.  Signed.  L.  S. 
4to.  Knoxville,  March  30,  1796.  To  Gov.  Sevier. 

802  Brearley,  David.  From  New  Jersey.  Signed.  A.L.  S. 
4to.  Trenton,  April  8,  1890.  To  Jonathan  Dayton,  with 
address. 

803  Brown,  Jacob.  From  Delaware.  Signed.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  4to.  Wilmington,  July  29,  1807. 

804  Butler,  Pierce.  From  South  Carolina.  Signed.  A.  L.  S. 
4to  Princetown,  Oct.  9,  1798. 

805  Carroll,  Daniel.  From  Maryland.  Signed.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  New  York,  Aug.  10,  1790. 

806  Clark,  Abraham.  From  New  Jersey.  Did  not  attend. 
Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  A.  D.  S.  oblong 
small  4to.  Feb.  7,  1787. 

807  Clymer,  Geo.  From  Pennsylvania.  Signed.  Signer  of 
the  Declaration  of  Independence.  D.  S.  small  4to,  n.  d. 

808  Dana,  Francis.  From  Massachusetts.  Did  not  attend. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Boston,  April  ii,  1806.  Stained. 

809  Davie,  William  R.  From  South  Carolina.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  4to.  Fayetteville,  Dec.  12,  1789.  To  H.  Le  Roy, 
with  address. 

“I  congratulate  you  on  the  accession  of  the  State  to  the  Union,  both 
on  account  of  the  interest  the  United  States  have  in  our  being  a mem- 
ber of  the  confederacy,  and  the  prospect  you  may  now  have  of  seeing 
the  wrongs  of  an  injured  family  redress’d.” 

810  Dayton,  Jonathan.  From  New  Jersey.  Signed.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Elizabethtown,  Aug.  23,  1804.  To  Jacob  Burnett, 
with  Portrait. 

Introducing  Rev.  Dr.  Wm.  Staughto7i. 


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8i!  Ellsworth,  Oliver.  From  Connecticut.  Did  not  sign. 
A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Jan.  i,  1799.  Endorsed  by  Oliver 
Wolcott. 

812  Few,  William.  From  Georgia.  Signed.  L.  S.  4to. 
New  York,  April  2,  1817. 

813  The  Same.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  June  16,  1817. 

814  Fitzsimons,  Thomas.  From  Pennsjdv'ania.  Signed. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  July  9,  1799.  To  Isaac  Wharton,  with 
address. 

815  Franklin,  Benj.  From  Pennsylvania.  Signed.  Signer 
of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  D.  S.  4to.  Philadel- 
phia, June  1 3,  1 787. 

816  Gerry,  Elbridge.  Massachusetts.  Did  not  sign.  Signer 
of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Cam- 
bridge, March  15,  1813.  On  the  same  sheet  with  a letter 
of  Gen.  Henry  A.  S.  Dearborn.  Boston,  March  15,  1813. 

817  Gorham,  Nathaniel.  From  Massachusetts.  Signed. 
D.  S.  4to.  Charlestown,  July  2,  17 70. 

818  Gilman,  Nicholas.  From  New  Hampshire.  Signed. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Exeter,  May  29,  1810. 

819  Hamilton,  Alex.  Erom  New  York.  Signed.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  July  23,  no  year.  To  Col.  Varick,  with  address. 

820  Henry,  Patrick.  From  Virginia.  Declined.  D.  S. 

small  8vo.  Dec.  23,  1784.  Inlaid. 

821  Houston,  Wrn.  C.  From  New  Jersey.  Did  not  sign. 
A.  D.  S.  folio  Sept.  3,  1777. 

A copy  of  a Resolve  of  Congress  in  reference  to  Military  Stores. 

822  Ingersoll,  Jared.  From  Pennsylvania.  Signed.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Philadelphia,  Sept.  23,  1802. 

823  Jackson,  Major  Wm.  Secretary  to  the  Constitutional 
Convention.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  March  13,  1798. 

824  Jenifer,  Daniel,  of  St.  Thomas.  From  Maryland.  Signed. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  Sept.  26,  1780.  To 
Gov.  Lee,  of  Maryland,  with  address.  FINE. 


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In  reference  to  the  doings  of  Congress  and  the  movements 
of  Genl.  Gates. 

“The  Delegates  from  the  Eastern  States  say  that  the  meeting  of  the 
Congress  or  Convention  is  for  the  purpose  of  falling  upon  ways  & 
means  to  provide  for  the  Army.  I suspect  something  more,  a little 
time  will  discover  their  design.  Some  late  moves  by  Virga  seconded 
by  New  York,  has  alarmed  some  members  of  the  Eastern  States,  and 

1 hope  will  produce  good  Effects  as  it  will  probably  attach  them  more 
to  the  Maryland  claim  than  formerly.’’ 

825  Johnson,  William  Samuel.  From  Connecticut.  Signed. 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  Stratford,  Oct.  7,  1754. 

826  King,  Rufus.  From  Massachusetts.  Signed.  A.  L .S. 

2 pages,  4to.  New  York,  Oct.  25,  1798. 

827  Langdon,  John.  From  New  Hampshire.  Signed.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Boston,  May  19,  1795. 

828  Lansing,  John,  Jr.  From  New  York.  Did  not  sign. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  Feb.  17,  1786. 

829  Livingston,  William.  From  New  Jersey.  Signed.  A.  L S. 
folio.  Morris  Town,  Aug.  16,  1777.  To  Major  Gen. 
Sullivan,  with  address. 

An  important  historical  letter  written  as  Governor  of  Nezv 
fersey. 

“I  am  greatly  obliged  to  you  for  favouring  me  with  the  Intelli- 
gence contained  in  your  Letter  of  this  days  date,  & I am  the  more 
inclined  to  credit  it,  as  I know  that  there  is  not  a more  infernal  Nest 
of  active  Tories  in  this  whole  state  than  is  in  the  place  you  mention. 
But  from  the  Impracticability  of  raising  a sufEcient  Detachment  from 
our  Militia  with  the  Expedition  that  the  nature  of  the  Exigency  re- 
quires, I despair  of  being  successful  against  them,  but  by  the  method 
you  so  kindly  offer  in  the  close  of  your  letter.  By  this  presume  3'ou 
would  do  signal  Service  to  the  Cause  in  general,  & to  the  State  in 
particular  & could  I know  when  & where  our  men  could  join  yours  I 
would  order  Capt  Duan  & some  others  acquainted  with  that  part  of 
the  country,  with  such  of  the  Militia  as  he  could  suddenly  collect 
(without  havin  the  matter  divulged)  to  serve  both  as  guides  & 
Auxiliaries.’’ 

830  McHenry,  James.  From  Maryland.  Signed.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Baltimore,  June  2,  1794.  To  Gov.  Lee  of  Maryland. 

831  Madison,  James.  From  Virginia.  Signed.  Autograph 
as  franked  address. 


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832  Martin,  Alex.  From  North  Carolina.  Did  not  attend. 
D.  S.  folio.  Dec.  20,  1805. 

833  Martin,  Luther.  From  Maryland.  Did  not  sign.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Baltimore,  Nov.  ii,  1814. 

834  Mason,  George.  From  Virginia.  Did  not  sign.  A.  L.  S. 
3 pages,  4to.  Gunston  Hall,  March  12,  1776.  To  Robt. 
Carter,  with  address. 

In  reference  to  paying  the  men  who  surveyed  the  lands  in 
the  Ohio  for  the  Ohio  Company. 

835  Mercer,  John  Francis.  From  Maryland.  Did  not  sign. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Dec.  6,  1792. 

836  Mifflin,  Thomas.  From  Pennsylvania.  Signed.  L.  S. 
folio.  Falls  of  Schuylkill,  Nov.  5,  1793.  To  Jno.  Barclay. 

837  Morris,  Gouverneur.  From  Pennsylvania.  Signed. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Morrisania,  June  20,  1810. 

838  Morris,  Robert,  From  Pennsylvania.  Signed.  Signer 
of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  May 
25,  1798.  To  Jno.  Nicholson. 

“ I have  written  Jno  Barclay  a short  letter  telling  him  as  I formerly 
told  him  that  He  should  apply  to  you  rather"  than  to  me,  but  that 
when  the  Law  was  resorted  to  I considered  all  Negotiations  for 
Security  as  at  an  end,  and  that  as  to  the  N°  Amu  Land  Company  we 
had  long  considered  him  as  having  declined  the  Trust,  that  we  at- 
tributed his  having  done  so,  to  the  example  of  Mr  Willing  who  had 
by  his  refusal  given  the  first  fatal  stab  to  our  Affairs.  Somebody  has 
sent  me  a Pittsbnrg  Paper  of  the  19th  May  wherein  your  Lands  & 
mine  are  again  advertized  by  the  Sheriff  for  sale  on  the  5th  of  June. 
J.  Ingersoll  is  added  to  the  list  of  Executioneers.  What  is  to  be 
done.” 

839  Neilson,  John,  From  New  Jersey.  Did  not  attend. 
D.  S.  folio.  Dec.  17,  1824. 

840  Paterson,  Wm.  From  New  Jersey.  Signed.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  June  13,  1794.  To  Jno.  Kean. 

An  order  for  his  Salary  as  Associate  fustice  of  the  Supreme 
Court  of  the  U.  S. 

841  Pendleton,  Nathaniel.  From  Georgia.  Did  not  attend. 
A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  4to.  New  York,  May  30,  1797. 


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An  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  the  attitude  of  France 
towards  Germany  a7id  other  E^iropean  Powers,  as  ivell  as  this 
country. 

842  Pickering,  John.  From  New  Hampshire.  Did  not 
attend.  A.  D.  S.  4to,  no  date. 

843  Pierce,  William.  From  Georgia.  Did  not  sign.  D.  S. 
2 pages,  folio.  April,  1779. 

Pay  abstract  of  Capt.  Win.  Pierce's  Company  of  Artillery 
under  the  command  of  Col.  Jno.  Crane  for  the  month  of  April, 
1779. 

844  Pinckney,  Charles.  From  South  Carolina.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Charleston,  Feb.  20,  1822. 

845  Pinckney,  Charles  Cotesworth.  From  South  Carolina. 
Signed.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Charleston,  Sept.  2,  1816. 

846  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  partly  printed,  folio.  Charleston, 
July  6,  1773. 

847  Randolph,  Edmund.  From  Virginia.  Did  not  sign. 
D.  S.  small  4to.  Nov.  21,  1787. 

848  Read,  Geo.  From  Delaware.  Signed.  Signer  of  the 
Declaration  of  Independence.  D.S.  folio.  March  3 i,  1778. 
Signed  also  by  Sami.  West. 

The  Certification  of  the  Election  of  Ccesar  Rodney  as  Presi- 
dent of  Delaware . 

849  The  Same.  A.  D.  with  initials  in  the  body,  2 pages, 
folio.  Being  a list  of  books  for  George  Read,  to  be  im- 
ported by  Messrs.  Boynton  & Wharton. 

850  Rutledge,  John.  From  South  Carolina.  A.  L.  S. 

2 pages,  4to.  Charleston,  Dec.  8,  1787.  To  Henry  Hill, 
with  address. 

851  Sherman,  Roger.  From  Connecticut.  Signed.  Signer 
of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  A.  D.  S.  partly  printed. 
New  Milford,  July  3,  1755. 

852-  Spaight,  Richard  Dobbs.  From  North  Carolina.  Signed. 
D.  S.  folio.  Jan.  19,  (795.  Torn  in  the  folds. 

853  Strong,  Caleb.  From  Massachusetts.  Did  not  sign. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  May  7,  1787.  To  Gen.  Lincoln. 


854  Washington,  George.  President  of  the  Constitutional 
Convention.  First  President  of  the  U.  S.  Autogra  ph 
address  of  a letter  franked. 

855  Williamson,  Hugh.  From  North  Carolina.  Signed. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  Feb.  7,  1791. 

856  Wilson,  James.  From  Pennsylvania.  Signed.  Signer 
of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  Signature  to  a part 
of  a document. 

857  Wythe,  George.  From  Virginia.  Didnotsign.  Signer 
of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  D.  S.  and  three  lines 
autograph,  4 pages,  folio.  March  9,  1793. 

858  Yates,  Robert.  From  New  York.  Didnotsign.  A.  L.  S. 
4to,  no  date. 

PRESIDENTS  OF  THE  UNITED  STATES 
AND  THEIR  CABINETS. 

859  Washington,  George.  First  President.  Commandei'-in- 
Chief  of  the  Continental  Army.  The  greatest  man  of 
modern  times.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Mount  Vernon,  Aug.  17, 
1799.  To  Philip  Bush,  with  franked  address. 

“Just  hearing  that  Mr  Robert  Lewis  (who  manages  my  business  in 
the  Counties  of  Frederick  & Ca)  is  to  be  in  Winchester  on  Monday 
or  Tuesday  next,  and  it  being  necessary  that  the  enclosed  letter  should 
get  into  his  hands  while  there,  or  while  he  is  over  the  Ridge,  you 
would  do  me  a kindness  in  accomplishing  this. — If  he  should  not  be 
in  Winchester,  but  you  should  hear  certainly  of  his  being  in  Berkeley, 
I would  have  the  letter  sent  to  him  by  Express.  The  expense  of 
which  he  will  pay.- — If  he  shd  be  in  neither  be  pleased  to  let  it  go  b}’ 
Post  to  Fauquier  Court  House. — Remember  me  kindl}’  to  Mrs  Bush, 
if  living,  and  with  esteem. 

I am  Sir 

Your  Verj^  Hble  Servt 
G.  Washington.’’ 

860  The  Same.  Autograph  endorsement  from  the  back  of 
a letter,  “From  Coi  A Hamilton,  7 March  1796.” 

861  Adams,  John.  Vice  President.  Signer  of  the  Declara- 
tion of  Independence.  Autograph  Address  of  a letter 
franked.  To  John  Quincy  Adams. 

862  Knox,  Henry.  Secretary  of  War.  Maj.  Gen.  in  the 
Revolution.  L.  S.  folio.  War  Department,  Sept.  9,  1790. 


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863  Randolph,  Edmund.  Attorneys  General.  A.  L.  S.  4to.- 
Department  of  State.  April  25,  1795. 

864  Osgood,  Samuel.  Postmaster  General.  A.  L.  S.  4to..- 
New  York,  Feb.  5,  1808.  To  Dewitt  Clinton. 

865  Pickering,  Timothy.  Postmaster  General  and  Secretary 
of  State.  Quartermaster  General  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S.. 
partly  in  cypher,  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  Jan.  17,  i8oo»- 
To  Wm.  Eaton,  Consul  at  Tunis.  FINE. 

In  the  letter  which  refers  to  jewels  to  be  purchased  for  the  ' 
Bey  of  Tunis  the  cypher  is  tra?islated. 

866  Jefferson,  Thomas.  Secretary  of  State.  President  of 
the  United  States.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independ- 
ence. D.  S.  4 pages,  4to.  VERY  FINE. 

An  important  historical  document,  being  his  address  to  the 
Cherokee  Nation,  commencing  “ My  friends  & children  chiefs 
of  the  Cherokee  Nation."  The  address  zvas  made  on  the 
occasion  of  a visit  of  some  of  the  principal  Cherokee  Chiefs  to 
Thomas  Jefferson  as  President  of  the  United  States.  In 
elegant  condition. 

867  Randolph,  Edmund.  Attorneys-General.  A.  L.  S.  2- 
pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  June  26,  1787.  To  the  Lieut.. 
Gov.  of  Virginia,  with  franked  address.  VERY  FINE. 

“ I beg  leave  to  enclose  to  your  honorable  board  a letter  from  Mr' 
Wythe  resigning  his  seat  in  the  federal  convention.  As  it  rests  wholly 
with  them  to  decide  on  the  propriety  of  appointing  a successor,  I 
shall  only  assure  you,  that,  if  the  vacancy  should  be  supplied,  the 
delegation  will  receive  with  pleasure  any  gentleman,  whom  you  may 
think  proper  to  associate  with.” 

868  Wolcott,  Oliver.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  A.  L.  S._ 

2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  June  30,  1792.  To  Jeremiah 
Wadsworth.  And  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Philadelphia,  Jan. 
20,  1797.  2 pieces- 

869  McHenry,  James.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  foiio. 
Philadelphia,  Oct.  ii,  1785.  To  Daniel  Jenifer  of  St.. 
Thomas,  with  franked  address. 

870  Bradford,  William.  Attorney-General.  A.  D.  S.  4tOy. 
June,  1792,  on  the  back  of  an  A.  D.  S.  4to  by  Elias- 
Boudinot. 


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871  Lee,  Charles.  Attorney-General.  A.  L.  S.  4 pages, 
4to.  Alexandria,  Oct.  6,  18  ii. 

A curious  letter  in  reference  to  a charge  of  rape  agamst 
Dr.  Coleman. 

872  Habersham,  Joseph.  Postmaster-General.  M.  O.  C. 
A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Aug.  30,  1802. 

873  Adams,  John.  Second  President.  Signer  of  the  Decla- 
ration of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Auteuil 
near  Paris,  May  ii,  1785.  To  Mr.  Dumas.  VERY  FINE. 

An  important  letter  in  reference  to  his  being  appointed 
Minister  to  London. 

“I  have  received  too  a Commission  and  Letter  of  Credence  as 
Minister  Plenipotentiary  from  the  United  States  of  America  to  the 
King  of  Great  Britain,  and  Mr  William  Smith,  formerly  Aide  de  Camp 
of  General  Washington,  is  Secretary  of  the  Legation.”  He  then 
speaks  of  bidding  farewell  to  his  friends  in  Holland,  and  says : 
” Whither  this  Mission  to  London  is  a Subject  of  Felicitation  or  not,  I 
know  not,  one  Thing  I know,  I quit  the  Situation  in  Europe  the  most 
to  my  Taste,  and  the  most  for  my  Health,  for  one  which  will  probably 
be  agreable  to  neither.  I exchange  a quiet  chearfull  mind  for  an 
anxious  one,  and  a Life  of  Ease,  for  a Scene  of  Perplexity,  Confusion 
and  Fatigue.  If  the  Public, ^however,  should  derive  any  benefit  from  it, 
I shall  not  regrett  it.  Dr  Franklin  has  leave  to  return,  and  talks  of 
embarking  next  month.  Mr  Jefferson  is  Minister  Plenipotentiar}-,  at 
Versailles  in  his  stead.  Our  Commissioners  to  negotiate  commercial 
Treaties  remain  in  Force,  and  We  shall  continue  that  Business,  Mr 
Jefferson  and  I,  as  usual.  We  shall  concert  all  affairs  by  Letter,  and 
meet  together  to  Sign  in  London  or  Paris  as  maj’  be  convenient,  or 
Sign  the  Treaties  Separatel}q  if  we  cannot  meet.” 

874  Jefferson,  Thos.  Vice  President.  Signer  of  the  Decla- 
ration of  Independence.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  Dec.  26, 
1806.  Signed  also  by  James  Madison. 

875  Marshall,  John.  Secretary  of  State,  and  Chief  Justice 
of  the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Paris,  April  9,  1798. 
To  J.  H.  Hool.  FINE. 

876  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  small  oblong  4to.  April  i,  1806. 

877  Pickering,  Timothy.  Secretary  of  State  and  Postmaster 
General.  Quartermaster  General  in  the  Revolution.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo,  no  date.  To  Major  Cogswell. 

878  Lee,  Charles.  Attorney-General.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Alex- 
andria, Aug.  16,  1795. 


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879  Wolcott,  Oliver.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  D.  S.  2 
pages,  folio.  Jan.  5,  1797. 

880  Dexter,  Samuel.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  4to.  Boston,  Aug.  21,  1813.  To  John  Vaughan. 

Asking  Mr.  Vmighan  to  favor  him  by  having  the  bill  sent 
him  for  the  charges  in  striking  off  some  impressions  of  a por- 
trait engraved  by  Edwm  fro7n  the  Stuart  painting  of  Mr. 
Buckminster. 

881  McHenry,  James.  Secretary  of  War.  Aide  to  Genl. 
Lafayette.  M.  O.  C.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  War  De- 
partment, Sept.  8,  1798.  To  Jonathan  Dayton,  with  franked 
address. 

■‘If  there  is  an  old  Continental  officer,  or  qualified  militia  officer, 
in  the  neighborhood  of  Elizabethtown  who  will  take  the  trouble  to 
muster  the  recruits  under  Lieutenant  Dayton,  I request  you  to  cause 
it  to  be  made,  after  which  pay  can  be  remitted  to  them.  There  is  a 
small  detchment  wanted  at  Niagara  which  may  be  composed  of  these 
men  and  a draught  from  recruits  under  Capt  Frye.” 

882  Stoddert,  Benjamin.  First  Secretary  of  the  Navy. 

A.  L.  S.  4to.  Blad,  July  19,  1809.  And  A.  D.  S.  4to. 
March  20,  1 798.  2 pieces 

883  Cabot,  George.  Appointed  Secretary  of  the  Navy. 
Declined.  Presiding  Officer  of  the  Hartford  Convention. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Beverly,  March  4,  1788.  To 
Geo.  R Minot,  with  address. 

884  Dexter,  Samuel.  Secretary  of  War.  L.  S.  4to.  Juty 

30,  1800.  And  Habersham,  Joseph.  Postmaster-General. 
D.  S.  folio.  May  28,  1778.  2 pieces 

885  Jefferson,  Thomas.  Third  President  of  the  United 
States.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independence. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Monticello,  Sept.  18,  1807.  To  Governor 
Cabell.  FINE. 

‘‘I  am  glad  to  see  the  temperate  complexion  of  Lowne’s  corres- 
pondence. I presume  the  intelligence  from  England  since  the  arrival 
there  of  the  information  respecting  the  Chesapeake  will  produce  a 
moderate  deportment  in  their  officers.” 

886  Burr,  Aaron.  Vice-President  of  the  United  States. 
Killed  Alex.  Hamilton  in  a Duel.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to. 
Dec.  10,  1785.  To  Simeon  DeWitt,  with  address. 


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887  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  Bank  Check.  New  York,  June 
30,  1803. 

888  Madison,  James.  Secretary  of  State.  President  of  the 
U.  S.  and  Signer  of  the  Constitution.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages, 
4to.  Washington,  Feby.  7,  1804.  To  R.  R.  Living.ston. 
FINE. 

All  interesting  private  letter  on  affairs  of  State. 

889  Galhatin,  Albert.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Treasury  Department,  Sept.  14,  1805.  To  Peter 
Muhlenberg. 

890  Granger,  Gideon.  Postmaster  General.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  4to.  Albany,  Jan.  14,  1821. 

891  Smith,  Robert.  Secretary  of  the  Navy.  A.  L.  S.  3 
pages,  4to.  Nov.  i,  1792.  To  Adrian  Valk. 

892  Madison,  James.  Secretary  of  State.  President  of  the 
U.  S.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  March  14,  1815.  Signed 
also  by  James  Monroe.  Ship’s  Papers. 

893  Dexter,  Sami.  Secretary  of  Treasury.  L.  S.  4to.  Dear- 

born, Flenry.  Sec.  of  War.  D.  S.  folio.  Gallatin,  Albert. 
Sec.  of  Treasury.  L.  S.  4to.  Breckenridge,  Jno.  Att}^. 
Gen.  A.  L.  S.  in  the  third  person,  8vo.  Rodney,  Cmsar  A. 
Atty.  Genl.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Granger,  Gideon.  P.  M.  Genl. 
L.  S.  folio.  And  Smith,  Robt.  Sec.  of  Navy.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  7 pieces 

894  Madison,  James.  Fourth  President  of  the  United  States. 
Father  of  the  Constitution.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Phila- 
delphia, April  3,  1795.  To  VVm.  B.  Giles,  with  address. 
FINE. 

“ I have  not  forgotten  my  promise  to  drop  you  a few  lines  on  the 
arrival  of  the  Treaty  in  case  it  sh’d  happen  during  my  stay  here,  but 
have  hitherto  omitted  to  write  because  the  arrival  of  the  Treaty  has 
not  added  a particle  to  the  public  knowledge  of  its  contents.  You 
will  have  known  that  the  Senate  are  to  meet  for  the  purpose  of  re- 
ceiving the  communication  on  the  8th  of  June.  I am  chiefly  induced 
to  take  up  my  pen  at  present  by  the  pleasure  of  mentioning  the 
acct’s  first  rec’d  from  Holland.  Amsterdam  with  all  that  country 
have  bowed  to  the  standard  of  Liberty.  The  Stadtholder  has  resigned 
& fled.  A Revolutionary  system  is  commenced  in  form,  and  nothing 
remains  in  the  way  of  a quiet  & compleat  establishment  of  a third 
Republic  on  the  rights  of  man,”  &c. 


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895  Clinton,  George.  Vice  President.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the 
Revolution.  D.  S.  4to.  Albany,  Feb.  24,  1781. 

A Message  to  the  Assembly  in  refere^ice  to  vesting  Cotigress 
with  power  to  levy  duties  on  importations  of  foreign  merchan- 
dize. 

896  Crawford,  Wm.  H.  President  pro  tern,  of  the  Senate. 
Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to. 
Treasury  Dep’t,  Nov.  5,  1821. 

897  Monroe,  James.  Secretary  of  Senate.  President  of  the 
U.  S.  L.  S.  4to.  Dep’t  of  State.  April  24,  18  i6. 

In  reference  to  the  recovery  of  indemnity  from  the  Neopoli- 
tan  Government  for  the  unlazvful  seizure  of  the  property  of 
American  citizens. 

898  Eustis,  Wm,  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  War 
Dep’t,  April  1 1 , 1810. 

899  Pinkney,  William.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Baltimore,  April  21,  1805. 

900  Graham,  George.  Secretary  of  War  <3^  A.  L.  S. 

4to.  Washington,  Jan.  22,  1818. 

901  Armstrong,  John.  Sec.  of  War.  L.S.  folio.  Rodney, 

Caesar  A.  Att’y  Gen.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Hamilton,  Paul. 
Sec.  of  Navy.  L.  S.  4to.  Jones,  William.  Sec.  of  Navy. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Campbell,  Geo.  W.  Sec.  of  Treas’y. 
L.  S.  4to.  Dallas,  Alex.  S.  Sec.  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Rush,  Richard.  Att’y  Gen.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Meigs, 
Return  J.  P.  M.  Gen.  D.  S.  folio,  and  Crowninshield, 
Benj.  W.  Sec.  of  Navy.  L.  S.  4to.  10  pieces 

902  Monroe,  James.  Fifth  President.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Paris, 
May  12,  1796. 

903  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Oakhill,  March  27, 
1825.  Lower  corner  torn  off. 

904  The  Same.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  Aug.  14,  1819. 
Signed  also  by  John  O.  Adams.  Ship’s  papers. 

905  Tompkins,  Daniel  D.  Vice  President.  A.  L.  S.  4to, 
Albany,  Dec.  28,  1812. 

906  Calhoun,  John  C.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Washington,  Aug.  19,  1824.  To  Daniel  Webster. 


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907  Wirt,  William.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Baltimore,  Aug.  8,  1829. 

908  Crowninshield,  Benj.  W.  Secretary  of  the  Navy. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  No  date.  To  Sami.  L.  Southard. 

909  Rush,  Richard.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 

Thompson  Smith,  Sec.  of  the  Navy.  L.  S.  4to.  McLean, 
John.  P.  M.  General.  D.  S.  4to.  And  Southard,  Sami.  L. 
Sec.  of  Navy.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  4 pieces 

910  Adams,  John  Quincy.  Sixth  President.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Boston,  Sept.  10,  1823.  To  Commodore  Bainbridge,  with 
address. 

91 1 Calhoun,  John  C.  Vice  President.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Fort 
Hill,  Dec.  20,  1 842. 

912  Clay,  Henry.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Ash- 
land, July  8,  1844.  To  Jos.  Gales. 

913  The  Same.  Autograph  Manuscript.  3 pages,  4to. 

In  rcfei'ence  to  the  Brazilian  correspotidence.  The  resig7ia- 
tion  of  Minister  Raguet  and  the  appointment  of  his  Successor. 

914  Barbour,  James.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Richmond,  Jan.  4,  1831. 

915  Porter,  Peter  B.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Black  Rock,  Dec.  17,  1834. 

916  Wirt,  Wm.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Wash- 
ington, Feb.  18,  1823. 

917  Southard,  Sam’l  L.  Secretary  of  War.  L.  S.  4to. 

Oct.  22,  1827.  And  L.  S.  4to.  Jan.  6,  1833.  2 pieces 

918  Jackson,  Andrew.  Seventh  President.  The  Hero  of 
New  Orleans.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Knoxville,  March  29,  1802. 
To  Col.  Stockley  Donelson.  Damaged. 

Ati  early  letter. 

919  The  Same  A.  L,  S.  with  initial.  4to.  April  30,  1834. 
Written  whilst  President. 

In  reference  to  reinstating  Lieut.  Rogers,  son  of  Commodore 
Rogers,  in  the  Navy . 

920  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  March  22,  1813.  Signed  as 
Maj.  General. 


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Provision  retuini  of  the  Regiment  of  Tennessee  Volufttecr 
Cavalry,  under  the  command  of  Colonel  Coffee,  at  Camp 
Jackson.  Signed  also  by  Col.  Jno.  Coffee. 

921  Calhoun,  John  C.  Vice  President.  A.  L.  S.,  3 pages, 
4to.  Washington,  May  15,  1844.  To  Francis  Wharton. 

An  mteresting  political  letter,  doubting  the  possibility  of  the 
election  of  Van  Bure^t. 

922  Van  Buren,  Martin.  Secretary  of  State.  President  of 
the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  Jan.  22,  1848.  And 
A.  L.  S.4toof  J.  Van  Buren.  With  3 portraits.  As  a lot. 

923  Livingston,  Edward.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  folio. 
Washington,  May  4,  1828.  To  W.  P.  Farrand,  with  franked 
address. 

924  McLean,  Louis.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  A.  L.  S. 

4to.  Wilmington,  Sept.  10,  1824.  And  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Feb.  4,  1834.  2 pieces 

926  Eaton,  John  H.  Secretary  of  War.  Biographer  of 
Jackson.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Nashville,  Aug.  2 1 , 1 828. 
To  Aaron  O.  Dayton. 

An  interesting  political  letter  during  the  Jackson- Clay  presi- 
dential campaign.  Speaking  of  the  slanders  circulated  about 
Genl.  Jackson,  he  says : 

“The  old  Hero  stands  heedless  of  the  pelting  storm,  cool  & self 
possessed.  Rash  & headstrong  as  he  has  been  represented,  by  his 
reckless  foes,  he  is  found  to  bear  patiently  the  severest  assaults  of 
slander  that  ever,  I am  persuaded  have  been  pressed  against  any  man 
in  this  country.  * * * All  accounts  from  N Y since  I left  there 
lead  to  a confirmation  of  what  when  there  I was  told,  that  a majority 
will  be  for  Jackson.  God  prosper  the  holy  cause  of  Liberty  & the 
rights  of  our  Country,  against  the  too  visible  corruption  & degeneracy 
of  the  times.  How  about  Jersey  ? ” 

927  Barry,  William  T.  Postmaster  General.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Washington,  Dec.  18,  1830. 

928  Forsyth,  John.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  L.  S.4to.  Feb. 
26,  1834. 

929  Butler,  Benj.  F.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
New  York,  June  i i,  1845. 


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930  Kendall,  Amos.  Postmaster  General.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages, 

4to.  Washington,  Nov.  26,  1830.  And  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Washington,  March  27.  1843.  2 pieces 

931  Dickerson,  Mahlon.  Secretary  of  the  Navy.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Suckasunny,  Nov.  29,  1841. 

932  Ingham,  Sami.  D.  Sec.  of  Treas’y.  A.  L.  S.  4to- 

Asbury,  Dickens.  Sec.  of  Treas’y  ad  interim.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Taney,  Roger  B.  Sec.  of  War.  L.  S.  4to  and  D.  S.  4to. 
Cass,  Lewis.  Sec.  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Berrien,  Jno. 

Macpherson.  Atty.  Genl.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Branch,  Jno. 

Sec.  of  Navy.  L.  S.  4to  and  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Woodbury, 
Levi.  Sec.  of  Navy.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  And  Duane,  Wm.  J. 
Sec.  of  Treas’y.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  10  pieces 

933  Van  Euren,  Martin.  Eighth  President.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  8vo.  Washington,  Dec.  15,  1833. 

934  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  with  initials,  4to.  No  date. 

935  Poinsett,  Joel  R.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 

Charleston,  June  5,  1834. 

936  Niles,  John  M.  Postmaster  General.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 

4to.  Nov.  10,  1832.  And  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Hartford,  May 
11,1835.  2 pieces 

937  Forsyth,  John.  Sec.  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Woodbury, 

Levi.  Sec.  of  Treas’y.  L.  S.  4to.  Butler,  Benj.  F. 
Sec.  of  War.  L.  S.  4to.  Grundy,  Felix.  Atty.  Genl. 
L.  S.  4to.  Gilpin,  Henry  D.  Atty.  Genl.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  4to,  A.  L.  S.  4to,  and  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Dickerson, 
Mahlon.  Sec.  of  Navy.  A.  L.  S 4to.  And  Paulding, 
Jas.  K.  Sec.  of  Navy.  9 pieces 

938  Harrison,  Gen.  William  H.  Ninth  President.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  8vo.  North  Bend,  April  12,  1839.  To  James 
Hall.  And  Signature  of  his  wife,  Anna  Harrison. 

939  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  North  Bend.  Nov.  22,  1839. 

940  Tyler,  John.  Vice  President  and  President.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Jan.  6,  1845.  WRITTEN  WHILST  PRESIDENT. 
To  Jno.  Y.  Mason,  with  franked  address. 

941  Webster,  Daniel.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Washington,  March  12,  1829. 


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942  Ewing,  Thomas.  Secretary  of  Treasury.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Lancaster,  Sept.  15,  1842. 

943  Crittenden,  John  J.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Washington,  March  17,  1848.  To  Jno.  Y.  Mason. 

944  Granger,  Francis.  Postmaster  General.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Feb.  19,  1841. 

945  Badger,  George  E.  Secretary  of  the  Navy.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Washington,  Dec.  15,  1851. 

946  Tyler,  John.  Tenth  President.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Green- 
way, June  16,  1827.  To  John  Rutherford,  with  address. 

Regretting  his  being  tmable  to  attend  the  Anniversary  of 
the  Richmond  Fayette  Light  Artillery.  At  the  end  of  the 
letter  he  proposes  a toast:  “ The  brave  volunteers,  the  soldiers 
of  freedom,  the  last  drop  of  his  blood  and  last  breath  of  his 
nostrils  are  held  by  him  in  Trust  but  for  his  co?intry’s  benefit." 

947  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Sherwood  Forest,  Nov.  15, 
1852,  with  an  autograph  postscript  signed  by  his  wife,  Julia 
Gardiner  Tyler. 

948  Webster,  Daniel.  Secretary  of  State.  L.  S.  4to. 
Washington,  Aug.  12,  1841. 

949  Legar,  Hugh  S.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  L.  S.,  3 pages, 
4to.  Charleston,  Aug.  10,  1840. 

950  Nelson,  Jno.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 

Washington,  Jan.  15,  1844. 

951  Calhoun,  Jno.  C.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  L S.  4to.  Wash- 
ington, Dec.  10,  1833.  Signed  also  by  Warren  R.  Davis 
and  others. 

952  Forward,  Walter.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Washington,  April  29 , 1 841 . 

953  Ewing,  Thomas.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Lancaster,  Aug.  12,  1833. 

954  Porter,  James  M.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Easton,  July  30,  1840. 

95  5 Wilkins,  William.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.,  2 
pages,  8vo.  Homewood,  June  28,  1859. 


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956  Wickliffe,  Chas.  A.  Postmaster  General.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Washington,  April  26,  1850. 

957  Gilmer,  Thomas  W.  Secretary  of  the  Navy.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  July  7,  1841. 

958  Mason,  John  Y.  Secretary  of  the  Navy.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
March  t,  1833. 

959  Upshur,  Abel  P.  Sec.  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Spencer 

John  S.  Sec.  of  Treas’y.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  And  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  4to.  Bibb,  Geo.  M.  Sec.  of  Treas’y.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Crittenden,  Jno.  J.  Att’y  Genl.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Badger, 
Geo.  E.  Sec.  of  Navy.  L.  S.  4to.  Henshaw,  David. 
Sec.  of  Navy.  L.  S.  4to.  7 pieces 

960  Polk,  James  K.  Eleventh  President.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Washington,  Dec.  8,  1834.  To  Hon.  M.  Dickerson. 

961  Dallas,  George  M.  Vice  President.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 

Apri  13,  1829.  To  Jos.  M.  Linnard,  President  of  Common 
Council  of  Philadelphia. 

Resigning  as  Mayor  of  Philadelphia  and  infoinning  that  he 
intends  to  take  the  oath  as  United  States  District  Attorney. 

962  Buchanan,  James.  Secretary  of  State  and  President  of 
the  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Wheatland,  June  18,  1853.  To 
Geo.  Platt,  with  addressed  envelope. 

963  Walker,  Robert  J.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  No  date. 

964  Marcy,  William  M.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  4to.  Albany,  March  19  (1834). 

965  Nelson,  John.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
/|to.  Naples,  Oct.  8,  1832.  To  Edward  Livingston. 

966  Mason,  John  Y.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 

Clifford,  Nathan.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Toucey,  Isaac.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Johnson, 
Cass.  P.  M.  Genl.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  And  L.  S.  4to.  5 pieces 

967  Taylor,  Zachary.  Twelfth  President.  Major  Genl.  in 

the  War  with  Mexico.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Baton  Rouge,  Aug. 
15,  1848.  To  Henry  M.  Brooks.  LINE. 


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968  The  Same.  Military  Endorsement.  Head  Quarters, 
Fort  Jessup,  Feb.  3,  1845.  Signed  also  by  Genl.  Winfield 
Scott.  8vo. 

969  The  Same.  Signature  and  two  lines  autograph. 

970  Fillmore,  Millard.  Vice  President  and  President.  F.  S. 
4to.  Washington,  June  25,  1852.  And  Autograph  Pre- 
sentation signed  on  the  back  of  an  engraved  portrait  of  Mrs. 
Abigail  Fillmore. 

971  Johnson,  Reverdy.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  F.  S.  2 
pages,  4to.  Baltimore,  March  28,  1829. 

972  Collamer,  Jacob.  Postmaster  General.  A.  F.  S.  3 

pages,  4to.  Washington,  Jan.  30,  1849.  To  J.  J.  Crittenden. 

A confidential  letter  in  reference  to  the  Cabinet  of  President 
Taylor. 

973  Clayton,  John  M.  Sec.  of  State.  L.  S.  4to.  Meredith, 

William  M.  Sec.  of  Treasury.  A.  F;  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
Crawford,  George  W.  Sec.  of  War.  A.  F.  S.  4to.  Mason, 
John  Y.  Sec.  of  Navy.  A.  F.  S.  8vo.  Preston,  Wm.  B. 
Sec.  of  Navy.  F.  S.  4to.  And  Ewing,  Thos.  Sec.  of 
Interior.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  6 pieces 

974  Fillmore,  Millard.  Thirteenth  President.  A.  F.  S.  4to. 
Washington,  Feb.  4,  1841.  To  W.  A.  Coleman. 

975  King,  William  R.  President  pro  tem.  of  the  Senate. 
A.  F.  S.  4to.  Senate  Chamber,  Feb.  3,  1824. 

976  Webster,  Daniel.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  F.  S.  4to.  No 
date. 

977  Everett,  Edward.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Washington,  March  6,  1834. 

978  Corwin,  Thomas.  Secretary  of  theTreasury.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Washington,  Oct.  2,  1852. 

979  Scott,  Winfield.  Secretary  of  War.  Major  General. 
A.  L.  S.  with  initials,  2 pages,  4to.  New  York,  Oct.  30,  i860. 

An  important  historical  paper  giving  General  Scott’s  view 
on  the  eve  of  the  Civil  War.  This  is  the  original  autograph 
draft  of  the  letter  to  the  Secretary  of  War. 


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“ Lieut  General  Scotts  respects  to  the  Secretary  of  War  To  say. — 
That  a copy  of  his  ‘ Views  ’ &c  was  despatched  to  the  President, 
yesterday,  in  great  haste,  but  the  copy  intended  for  the  Secretary, 
better  transcribed  (herewith)  was  not  in  time  for  the  mail,  General 
S.  would  be  happy  if  the  latter  could  be  substituted  for  the  former 
It  will  be  seen  that  the  ‘ Views  ’ only  apply  to  a case  of  secession 
that  make  & gap  in  the  present  Union.  The  falling  off  (say)  of  Texas 
or  of  all  the  Atlantic  States,  from  the  Potomac  South,  was  not  within 
the  scope  of  General  G’s  provisional  remedies. 

It  is  his  opinion  that  instructions  should  be  given,  at  once,  to  the 
commanders  of  the  Barancas,  Forts  Moultrie  and  Monroe  to  be  on 
their  guard  against  surprises  and  cotip  de  main.  As  to  regular 
approaches  nothing  can  be  said  or  done  at  the  time  without  Voluuters. 

There  is  one  company  at  Boston,  one  here  (at  the  Narrows)  one  at 
Plattsburg,  one  at  Augusta  Georgia,  & one  at  Baton  Rouge — in  all  five 
companies,  ouly,  within  reach  to  garrison  or  reinforce  the  Forts  men- 
tioned in  the  ‘ Views  ’ 

General  Scott  is  all  solicitude  for  the  Safety  of  the  Union.  He  is, 
however  not  without  hope  that  all  dangers  and  difficulties  will  pass 
away  without  leaving  a Scar  or  a painful  recollection  behind 
The  Secretary’s  most  Ob’t  Servant 
New  York  Oct.  30.  i860  W.  S.” 

980  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Dec.  28,  1815. 

981  Kennedy,  John  P.  Secretary  of  the  Navy.  Author. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  Dec.  20,  1844. 

982  Conrad,  Chris.  M.  Sec.  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  4to‘ 

Crittenden,  John  J.  Atty.  Gen.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to' 
Hall,  Nathan  K.  P.-M.  Genl.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Hubbard’ 
Samuel  D.  P.-M.  Genl.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Graham,  William  A’ 
Sec.  of  Navy.  L.  S.  4to.  McKennan,  Thos.  M.  T.  Seel- 
of  Int.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  And  Stuart,  Alex.  H.  H.  Sec.  o 
Int.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  7 pieces 

983  Pierce,  Franklin.  Fourteenth  President.  A.  L.  S.  8vo 
Keene,  Oct.  3,  n.  d. 

984  Cass,  Lewis.  President /VtP  of  the  Senate.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Washington,  Jan.  23,  1856. 

985  Guthrie,  James.  Secretary  of  Treasury.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  8vo.  Louisville,  April  i,  1857. 

986  Davis,  Jefferson.  Secretary  of  War.  President  of  the 
Confederate  States.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  Dec.  27, 
1848.  Signed  also  by  Geo.  M.  Dallas  and  others. 


109 


987  Cushing,  Caleb.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Newburyport,  May  9,  1838. 

988  Campbell,  James.  P.-M.  Genl.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Dobbin, 

James  C.  Sec.  of  Navy.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  McClel- 
land, Robert.  Sec.  of  Int.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  3 pieces 

989  Buchanan,  James.  Fifteenth  President.  A.  J . S.  4to. 
Washington,  Dec.  17,  1844. 

990  Breckenridge,  John  C.  Vice  President.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
July  10,  1854. 

991  Black,  Jeremiah  S.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  8\m. 
Aug.  I,  1866.  And  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  No  date.  2 pieces 

992  Cobb,  Howell.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  Maj.  Gen. 
in  the  Confederate  States  Army.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washing- 
ton, March  6,  1848. 

993  Thomas,  Philip  F.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Baltimore,  Aug.  16,  1859. 

994  Floyd,  John  B.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo. 
Dee.  3 I,  1858. 

995  Holt,  Joseph.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Nov. 

30,  1857.  And  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Sept.  8,  1868.  2 pieces 

996  Stanton,  Edwin  M.  Attorney  General.  L.  S 4to. 
Washington,  Jan.  2,  1864. 

Appointing  W.  C.  Hall  Cap  tarn  of  the  2gd  Regiment 
colored  {jiegro')  Troops. 

997  King,  Horatio.  Postmaster  General.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
Washington,  Nov.  9,  1878. 

998  Thompson,  Jacob.  Secretary  of  Interior.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Feb.  15,  1845. 

999  Guthrie,  James.  Sec.  of  Treas’y.  L.  S.  4to  (3).  Dix, 

Gen.  Jno.  A.  Sec.  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  And  Brown, 
Aaron  V.  P.  M.  Gen.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  5 pieces 

LINCOLN’S  LETTER  LAYING  TRACKS  FOR  THE 
PRESIDENTIAL  NOMINATION. 

1000  Lincoln,  Abraham.  Sixteenth  President.  Emanci- 
pated the  Slaves.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Springfield, 


I 10 


April  14,  i860.  To  Jame.s  F.  Babcock.  VERY  FINE. 
An  Important  letter  in  reference  to  his  nomination. 

“James  F.  Babcock,  Esq. 

My  Dear  Sir. 

Reaching  home,  after  a short  absence,  I find  your  obliging 
letter  of  the  8th.  I was  very  anxious  for  the  result  in  Connecticut 
and  am  much  gratified  that  it  is  all  safe. 

As  to  the  Presidential  nomination,  claiming  no  greater  exemption 
from  selfishness  than  is  common,  I still  feel  that  my  whole  aspiration 
should  be,  and  therefore  must  be,  to  be  placed  anywhere,  or  nowhere, 
as  may  appear  most  likely  to  advance  our  cause. 

As  to  the  names  of  confidential  friends  here,  with  whom  you  might 
correspond,  I give  you.  David  Davis,  Bloomington,  111. 

Julius  White,  Chicago,  “ 

Dr.  J.  A.  W.  Buck,  Aurora,  “ 

A.  Sympson,  Carthage.  “ 

I will  add  that  Hon,  J.  W.  Grimes  & Hon.  S.  R.  Curtis,  Senator  & 
Representative  from  Iowa,  are  very  friendly  to  me,  though  I do  not 
know  that  they  favor  my  nomination.  The  following  named  gentle- 
men are  probably  for  me, — and  would  like  to  correspond  with  you. 

Hon.  Sami  Galloway,  Columbus,  O. 

“ Robt  Robert  C.  Schenck,  Da)don  O. 

“ J.  W.  Gordon,  Indianapolis,  la. 

W.  T.  Page,  Esq.  Evansville,  la. 

Hawkins  Taylor,  Esq.  Keokuk  Iowa. 

Please  do  not  understand  that  I wish  to  test  you  with  the  opening  of 
a correspondence  with  all  these  gentlemen.  I mean  no  more  than 
to  furnish  you  the  names,  and  leave  the  rest  to  your  own  pleasure. 

Please  make  my  respects  to  your  family  and  believe  me 

Yours  very  truly 

A.  Lincoln  ’’ 

1 00 1 The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Executive  Mansion, 

Washington,  Sep.  9,  1864.  WRITTEN  WHILST 

PRESIDENT. 

“ Hon  Secretary  of  War. 

My  dear  Sir, 

I am  appealed  to  by  the  proprietors  of  papers  here 
because  they  have  to  get  telegraphed  back  to  them  from  New  York, 
Matter  which  goes  from  the  War  Department.  Might  not  this  be 
avoided  without  harm  or  inconvenience  to  any? 

Yours  truly 

A.  Lincoln  ” 

1002  The  Same.  Autograph  endorsement  of  6 lines,  signed, 
on  the  back  of  a letter  to  him  from  David  Pearce,  date 
St.  Louis,  May  24,  1853. 


1 1 1 


“ It  is  thought  the  David  Miller,  mentioned  in  this  letter,  now  lives 
in  Round  Prairie,  Sangamon  County,  and  is  connected,  by  marriage 
with  the  family  of  the  late  Francis  Taylor. 

Clinton,  Oct.  15,  1855. 

A Lincoln  ” 

1003  Hamlin,  Hannibal.  Vice  President.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Bangor,  Nov.  22,  1864. 

1004  Johnson,  Andrew.  Vice  President  and  President  of  the 
U.  S.  L.  S.  8vo.  Washington,  March  25,  1861. 

1005  The  Same.  Autograph,  as  frank,  on  an  envelope. 

1006  Seward,  William  H.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  D.  S.  4to. 
Sep.  14,  1858. 

1007  Chase,  Salmon  P.  Secretary  of  Treasury.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Treasury  Dept.,  April  4,  1861. 

1008  Fessenden,  William  P.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury. 
A L.  S.  8vo.  Feb.  15,  1858. 

1009  Stanton,  Edwin  M.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Oct.  15,  1859. 

1 010  Bates,  Edwin.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  St.  Louis,  Nov.  13,  1848. 

1011  Speed,  James.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Washington,  Feb.  15,  1870. 

1012  Blair,  Montgomery.  Postmaster  General.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Washington,  Jan.  8,  1881. 

1013  Dennison,  William.  Postmaster  General.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  4to.  Columbus,  Sept.  12,  1878. 

1014  Welles,  Gideon.  Secretary  of  the  Navy.  A.  L.  S.  6 
pages,  8vo.  Washington,  May  24,  1862.  To  Gen.  R.  C. 
Hale. 

An  interesting  letter,  giving  an  account  of  a trip  ivith  a 
portion  of  Goldsboro2igJi  s squadron  tip  the  James  river,  and 
also  of  a visit  to  Genl.  McClellan' s camp  at  Cumberland. 

1015  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Washington, 
April  19,  1861. 

“ Matters  look  formidable  since  the  conspirators  have  coerced  Vir- 
ginia into  secession,  but  it  will  only  make  the  struggle  greater  and 
less  certain.  ’ ’ 


I I 3 


1016  Smith,  Caleb.  Secretary  of  the  Interior.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Indianapolis,  March  21,  1 860. 

1017  Usher,  John  P.  Secretary  of  the  Interior.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  4to.  Leavenworth,  May  29,  1869. 

1018  Seward,  William  H.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Dep’l  of  State,  Washington,  Aug.  12,  1865. 

1019  McCulloch,  Hugh.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Cameron,  Simon.  Sec.  of  War.  L.  S.  4to.  2 pieces 

1020  Johnson,  Andrew.  Seventeenth  President.  L.  S.  4to. 
Washington,  Jan.  24,  1868. 

1021  The  Same.  Signature,  as  frank,  on  an  addressed 
envelope. 

1022  McCulloch,  Hugh.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Washington,  Sept.  5,  1883. 

1023  Grant,  U.  S.  Secretary  of  War.  President  and  General 
of  the  U.  S.  Army.  D.  S.  folio.  Dec.  9,  1867. 

1024  Schofield,  Jno.  M.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Washington,  March  ii,  1869. 

To  Gen.  Grant,  tendering  his  resignation  as  Secretary  of 
War. 

1025  Stanberry,  Henry.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Cincinnati,  April  5,  1869. 

1026  Browning,  Orville  H.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S. 

4to.  Quincy,  March  26,  1863.  And  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Washington,  Feb.  29,  1868.  2 pieces 

1027  Evarts,  William  M.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Washington,  March  30,  1879. 

1028  Randall,  Alex.  W.  Postmaster  General.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Washington,  Sept.  17,  1868. 

1029  Harlan,  James.  Secretary  of  Interior.  A.  L.  S.  8v’'o. 
And  Welles,  Gideon.  Secretary  of  Navy.  L.  S.  4to. 

2 pieces 

1030  Welles,  Gideon.  Secretary  of  the  Navy.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  8vo.  Hartford,  Jan.  25,  1861.  To  R.  C.  Hale. 


An  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  his  probable  appoint- 
ment as  Secretary  of  the  Navy. 

“ My  name  has  been  canvassed  with  others,  and  that  Mr.  L.  has 
indicated  his  own  disposition  to  call  me  either  to  the  P.  O.  or  Navy 
Depattment  I do  not  doubt.  * * * Gov.  Banks,  C.  F.  Adams  & 
Amos  Tack  have  each  their  friends.  The  last  was  in  Congress  with 
Lincoln.  ■*■  * * if  matters  can  work  along  till  Lincoln  can  have 
■ an  opportunity  of  satisfying  the  right-minded  & deluded,  that  he  is 
not  the  Ogre  he  has  been  represented,  we  may  hope  a satisfactory 
solution.” 

1031  Grant,  U.  S.  Eighteenth  President.  General  of  the 
Union  Army.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Washington,  March  16, 
1868.  To  J.  M.  Holland. 

“ Please  accept  my  thanks  for  the  compliment  paid  me  in  placing 
my  name  upon  the  list  of  honory  members  of  the  Maryland 
Assembly.” 

1032  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Washington, 
Sept.  16,  1867.  To  Mr.  Washburne. 

“ Your  favor  was  duly  received  and  as  you  request  I write  you  a 
few  lines  in  reply.  I can  not  gratify  you  however  either  with  good 
news  or  much  of  it.  There  is  nothing  plain  to  me  in  public  matters 
except  what  the  public  have  as  much  opportunity  to  judge  as  I have. 
Indeed  it  would  seem  that  some  of  the  newspaper  correspondents 
are  more  in  the  confidence  of  the  Executive  than  I am.  Your  letter 
to  Badeau  indicates  that  we  may  expect  you  here  soon,  when  we  can 
talk  over  present  appearances.” 

1033  The  Same.  Autogragh  on  frank,  as  addressed  Ex- 
ecutive Mansion  envelope. 

1034  Colfax,  Schuyler.  Vice  President.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 

South  Bend,  Sept.  7,  1878. 

1035  Wilson,  Henry.  Vice  President.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 

Natic,  Sept.  15,  1873.  And  with  Franked  Addressed 
Envelope. 

Giving  a record  of  his  career  in  the  United  States  Senate. 

1036  Washburne,  Elihu  B.  Sec.  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  8\  o. 

Fish,  Hamilton.  Sec.  of  State.  A.  D.  S.  8vo.  Bout- 
well,  Geo.  P.  Sec.  of  Treas’y.  L.  S.  8vo.  Rawlins, 
Gen.  John  A.  Sec.  of  War.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Belk- 
nap, Wm.  K.  Sec.  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Hoar, 
Ebenezer  R.  Att’y  Gen.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Ackerman, 
Amos  T.  Att’y  Gen.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  7 pieces 


S037  Boutwell,  Geo.  S.  Sec.  of  Treas’y.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Fish,  Hamilton.  Sec.  of  State.  L.  S.  4to.  Belk- 
nap, Wm.  W.  Sec.  of  War.  L.  S.  8vo.  Akerman,  Amos 

T.  Att’y  Genl.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8\'o.  Williams,  Geo. 

H.  Att’y  Genl.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Cresvvell,  Jno.  A.  J. 
P.-M.  Genl.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Borie,  Adolph  E.  Sec.  of 
Navy.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Robeson,  Geo.  M.  Sec. 
of  Navy.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Co.x,  Jacob  D.  Sec.  of  Int. 
I\ . L.  S.  4to.  Q pieces 

SHERMAN  REBUKES  GEN.  AMES  FOR  INTERFERENCE 
IN  THE  MISSISSIPPI  ELECTIONS. 

1038  Sherman,  William  T.  Secretary  of  War.  Lieut.  Gen. 

U.  S.  Army.  A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  4to.  Washington,  Sept.  7, 
1869.  To  Genl.  A.  Ames. 

Reproving  him  in  gentle  terms  for  undue  interference  in 
the  election  in  Mississippi. 

“ I never  did  believe  that  you  would  or  could  entertain  the  idea  of 
giving  up  your  fine  Military  Station  to  trust  3'our  fortunes  as  Gover- 
nor or  Senator.  I feel  as  much  interest  in  your  honor  & success  as 
your  own  father  * * * my  object  in  writing  you  frankL'  and 

privately,  was  to  warn  you  against  seeming  to  oppose  the  formation 
of  a party  that  proposes  to  be  honest  & earnest,  though  secreth^  you 
may  know  they  contemplate  measures  inimical  to  the  present  admin- 
istration. In  my  judgment  all  men  wish,  none  less  anxiousU- than 
the  Republicans,  that  the  present  effect  to  form  State  Governments 
in  Virginia,  Mississippi  and  Texas  should  succeed.  Of  course  it  was 
preferable  that  those  State  Governments  should  be  in  accord  with 
the  present  administration,  3'et  the  first  thing  is  to  get  a Government 
in  each  of  these  States,  that  can  secure  representatives  in  the  Senate 
& House  of  Congress.”  After  speaking  of  the  necessit3'  of  adminis- 
trating the  test  oath,  he  says:  “An3dhing  that  you  have  done,  or 
may  do,  to  protect  all  men,  white  & black,  rich  and  poor,  in  the  en- 
joyment of  all  those  lawful  rights,  command  my  heartv'  approval. 
Of  course  I deplore  the  condition  of  facts  you  describe,  as  a disgrace 
to  our  Country,  and  to  humanity  itself ; but  the  cure  for  it  must  arise 
from  a slow  process  of  education,  refinement  and  Self  interest,  that 
you  nor  I can  not  hasten  by  Militar3'  means.” 

1039  Delano,  Columbus.  Sec.  of  Int.  A.  L.  S.4to.  Richard- 
son, Win.  A.  Sec.  of  Treas’y.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo. 
Bristow,  Benj.  H.  Sec.  of  Treas'y.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Morill, 
Lot  M.  Sec.  of  Treas’y.  A.  L.S.  8vo.  Taft,  Alphonse. 
Sec.  of  War.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Cameron,  Jas.  D. 


Sec.  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Pienepont,  Edwards.  Att’y 
Gen.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Jewell,  Marshall,  P.-M. 
Gen.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Tynes,  Jas.  N.  P.-M.  Gen.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Chandler,  Zachariah.  Sec.  of  Int.  L.  S.  4to  (2). 

1 1 pieces 

1040  Hayes,  Rutherford  B.  Nineteenth  President.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Cincinnati,  Nov\  3,  1872.  To  T.  L.  J.  Wood  and 
others. 

1041  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Executive  Mansion,  March 
8,  1878.  To  Alex.  Williamson.  WRITTEN  WHILST 
PRESIDENT. 

1042  Wheeler,  William  A.  Vice  President.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Malone,  July  22,  1878. 

1043  Evarts,  Wm.  M.  Sec.  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo. 
Sherman,  Jno.  Sec.  of  Treas’y.  A.  L.  S.8vo.  McCrary, 
Geo.  W.  Sec.  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to  and  L.  S.  4to. 
Ramse)/,  Alex.  Sec.  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
Devons.  Chas.  Att’y  Gen.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Kay,  David 
M.  P.-M.  Gen.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Maynard,  Horace,  P.-M. 
Gen.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Thompson,  Rich.  W.  Sec.  of  Navy. 
A.  L.  S.  4to  and  L.  S.  4to.  Goff,  Nathan.  Sec.  of  Navy. 
L.  S.  8vo.  And  Schurz,  Carl.  Sec.  of  Int.  L.  S.  4to. 
1 2 pieces. 

1044  Garfield,  James  A.  Twentieth  President.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Hiram,  O.,  June  17,  1873.  To  Gen.  H.  M.  Cist. 

1045  Same.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  Feb.  8,  1869. 

1046  The  Same.  Signature.  Programme  of  Memorial  Ser- 
vices, Sept.  26,  1881,  at  Philipsburg,  Pa.,  &c.  As  a lot. 

1047  Arthur,  Chester  A.  Vice-President.  L.  S.  8vo.  New 
York,  Sept.  3,  1885. 

1048  Blaine,  James  G.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Washington,  March  5,  1881. 

1049  Windom,  William.  Secretary  of  Treasury.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Washington,  April  22,  1878. 

1050  Lincoln,  Robert  T.  Secretary  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Chicago,  Jan.  19,  1865. 


1051  MacVeagh,  Wayne.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S. 

8vo.  James,  Thos.  L.  P.-M.  Gen.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Hunt, 
Wm.  H.  Sec.  of  Navy.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Kirkwood, 
Samuel  J.  Sec.  of  Int.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Iowa  City,  Nov. 
23,  1880.  4 pieces 

1052  Arthur,  Chester  A.  Twenty-first  President.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  8vo.  New  York,  Jan.  i i.  No  year. 

1053  Bayard,  Thomas  F.  President  Arc  of  the  Senate. 

A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Washington,  June  14,  1881. 

1054  Blaine,  James  G.  Secretary  of  State.  A.  L S.  8vo. 

Frelinghuysen,  P^rederick  T.  Sec.  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Windom,  Wm.  Sec.  of  Treasury.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Folger, 
Chas.  J.  Sec.  of  Treasury.  L.  S.  3 pages,  8vo. 
Gresham,  Walter  Q.  Sec.  of  Treasury.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Lincoln,  Robt.  T.  Sec.  of  War.  L.  S.  8vo.  Brewster, 
Benj.  H.  Attorney  General.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
Chandler,  Wm.  E.  Sec.  of  Navy.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Teller, 
Henry  M.  Sec.  of  Int.  L.  S.  4to.  g pieces 

1055  Cleveland,  Grover.  Twenty-second  President.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Executive  Mansion,  PAb.  6,  1888.  To  Wm.  B. 
Webb,  with  Addressed  Envelope  WRITTEN  WHILST 
PRESIDENT. 

A good  letter  from  a good  ma7i. 

‘ ‘ I desire  to  contribute  the  amount  of  the  enclosed  check  toward 
the  relief  of  the  poor  of  the  District  according  to  the  plan  which  was 
to  be  presented  to  a meeting  called  for  Saturday  night  which  failed 
for  lack  of  attendance.” 

1056  Hendricks,  Thos.  A.  Vice  President.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Indianapolis,  Nov.  17,  1864. 

1057  Manning,  Daniel.  Sec.  of  Treas’y.  L.  S.  4to. 

Fairchild,  Chas.  S.  Sec.  of  Treas’y.  L.  S.  8vo.  Endi- 
cott,  Wm.  C.  Sec.  of  War.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Garland, 
Augustus  H.  Att’y  Gen.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Vilas,  Wm. 
F.  P.  M.  Gen.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Whitney,  William  C. 
Sec.  of  Navy.  L.  S.  4to.  Lamar,  L.  Q.  C.  Sec.  of  Int. 

A.  L.  S.  8vo.  7 pieces 

1058  Fairchild,  Chas.  S.  Secretary  of  the  Treasury.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Feb.  6,  1887. 


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Harrison,  Benjamin.  Twenty-third  President.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo,  Executive  Mansion,  Dec.  3,  1889.  To  Geo.  F. 
Edmund-s.  WRITTEN  WHILST  PRESIDENT. 

Morton,  Levi  P.  Vice  President.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Wash- 
ington, n.  d. 

Foster,  John  VV.  Sec.  of  State.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Proctor, 
Redfield.  Sec.  of  War.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  and 
L.  S.  4to.  Elkins,  Stephen  B.  Sec.  of  War.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  4 pieces 

Cabinet  Officers.  A.  L.  S.  or  L.  S.  8vo  or  4to  of  Jacob 
Crovvninshield,  H.  L.  Legare,  Timothy  Pickering  (2),  Levi 
Woodbury,  Alphonso  Taft,  R.  Smith  and  Alex.  W. 
Randall.  8 pieces 

Eminent  Statesmen.  A.  L.  S.  or  L.  S.  8vo  and  4to. 
Theophilus  Parsons,  Jno.  J.  McRae,  Jas.  Harlan,  Henry 
Shaw,  Isaac  Sheetz,  Sami.  Smith,  A.  P.  Upshur,  &c. 

20  pieces 

Signatures  of  Gen.  U.  S.  Grant  and  Members  of  His 
Cabinet,  with  the  Seal  of  each  Office  affixed.  8 pieces 

Signatures  of  Cabinet  Officers.  Mostly  franks. 

25  pieces 

Portraits  of  Cabinet  Officers.  4to.  23  pieces 

Portraits  of  Cabinet  Officers.  90  pieces 

Portraits  of  Cabinet  Officers.  Bank  Note  Vignettes. 

1 3 pieces 

Portraits  of  Presidents.  Good  Lot.  32  pieces 

Portraits  of  Wives  of  Presidents.  1 1 pieces 

Lot  Portraits  of  Cabinet  Officers,  &c. 

UNITED  STATES  SUPREME  COURT. 

CHIEF  JUSTICES. 

Rutledge,  John.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Aug.  7,  1776.  To 
Maj.  Gen.  Lee. 

Jay,  John.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Albany,  April  30,  1800. 
To  Jno.  O.  Henry.  PTNE. 


Il8 


1075  Cushing,  William.  D.  S.  with  two  lines  autograph,  4to, 
Middletown,  Feb.  i,  1802. 

1076  Ellsworth,  Oliver.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  (Sep.  29, 
1800.)  To  Mr.  Murray.  FINE. 

In  reference  to  the  title  of  the  treaty  of  amity  and  com- 
merce with  France. 

1077  Marshall,  John.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Richmond, 
Feb.  23,  1797.  To  Gov.  Wood.  FINE. 

Respecting  the  suit  of  the  Indiana  Company  against  Virginia. 

1078  Taney,  Roger  B.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Baltimore, 
Aug.  23,  1842.  To  Hon.  Henry  Baldwin. 

1079  Chase,  Salmon  P.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  May  21,  1864. 

1080  Waite,  Morrison  R.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Toledo, 
Jan.  23,  1852. 

“The  Town  of  Manhattan  has  long  since  gone  into  a state  of  re- 
tirement. It  is  located  some  three  miles  below  this  place  on  the 
River,  and  for  many  years  made  a desperate  effort  to  control  the 
commercial  business  of  this  quarter.  It  was  however  unsucessful, 
and  large  amounts  of  money  have  been  wasted  in  the  enterprise.” 

1081  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages  8vo.  Jan.  7,  no  year. 

1082  Fuller,  Mellville  W.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  March  12,  1890. 

ASSOCIATE  JUSTICES. 

1083  Rutledge,  John.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Jan.  i,  1780. 
Certifying  that  Edzvard  Lloyd  of  South  Carolina  is  a 

Second  Liejitenant  in  the  Fourth  Artillery,  Continental  Regi- 
ment. 

1084  Wilson,  James.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Inde- 
pendence. A.  L.  S.  4to.  Aug.  14,  1795.  To  Jno.  Bar- 
clay, with  address.  FINE. 

1085  Blair,  John.  Signer  of  the  Constitution.  D.  S.  small 
4to.  Marcli4,  1773.  Signed  also  by  B.  Dandridge.  RARE. 
A Five  Pound  Note  of  the  Colony  of  Virginia. 

1086  Harrison,  Robert  H.  Secretary  to  Gen.  Washington. 
A.  D.  S.  folio.  July  2,  1777.  FINE  AND  RARE. 


An  important  historical  paper,  giving  the  standing  of  the 
Officers  in  the  Continental  Army  who  held  commissions  from 
their  respective  States.  It  is  written  as  Military  Secretary 
to  Gen.  Washington. 

“The  Officers  in  the  Army  which  lay  before  Boston  in  the  cam- 
paign in  1775  were  not  of  Continental  appointment,  at  least  those 
who  had  commissions  held  them  under  the  respective  State  to  which 
they  belonged  during  & towards  the  close  of  that  campaign,  about 
the  time  of  arranging  the  Officers  for  the  Army  in  1776  and  after  the 
arrangement  was  made.  The  Officers  who  had  Provincial  Commis- 
sions gave  them  in  & obtained  Continental  ones  of  the  same  date, — 
those  who  had  never  obtained  Commissions  from  the  State  but  yet 
acted  as  Officers,  were  also  commissioned  by  the  Continent  dating 
their  Rank  from  the  time  they  were  nominated  by  their  respective 
State.  What  I have  said  above  does  not  extend  to  such  Officers  only, 
as  continued  in  the  service  in  1776  under  the  arrangement  of  the 
Army  for  that  year,  but  to  all  Officers  who  had  been  employed  the 
preceding  year  & who  made  application  for  Continental  Commis- 
sions, which  in  a variety  of  instances  were  granted  after  the  Army 
assembled  in  1775  was  disbanded.  Rob.  H.  Harrison.’’ 

July  2,  1777.  Sec’y.” 

1087  Iredell,  James.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Raleigh,  March  25,  1828. 

1088  Johnson,  Thomas.  M.  O.  C.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to. 

April  22,  1778. 

1089  Patterson,  William.  Member  of  the  Constitutional 
Convention.  Part  of  A.  L.  S.  4to,  n.  d. 

1090  Chase.  Samuel.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Inde- 
pendence. A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  Annapolis. 

An  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  an  election  contest. 

1091  Washington,  Bushrod.  Executor  of  General  Wash- 
ington. A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Rock  Hill,  Jan.  7,  1804. 
To  Edward  S.  Bond. 

An  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  Judge  Chase' s trial. 
The  Judge  asked  for  a postponement,  and  Washington  says  : 

“ Bnt  his  enemies,  impatient  to  get  rid  of  him,  would  not  grant 
his  request.  * * * You  may  suppose  the  issue  when  I tell  you 
there  were  twenty-one  members  for  present  trial,  & only  nine  for 
postponement.  A Judge  is  not  more  independent  than  a door- 
keeper t * Another  question  before  our  zoise  Congress  is 

whether  every  free  man  in  the  Town  of  Alex^  shall  be  allowed  the 
right  of  suffrage.  If  I am  not  mistaken  a right  like  this  would 
be  attended  with  innumerable  illgconsequences.’’ 


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1093 

1094 

1095 

1096 

1097 

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Johnson,  William.  Arthur  of  the  “ Life  of  Genl. 
Greene,”  A.  L.  S.  4to,  no  date,  to  Col.  Thos.  Taylor. 
Stained. 

“I  must  beg  leave  to  introduce  to  your  acquaintance  two  sons 
of  a very  particular  Friend  of  mine,  Master  Samuel  Walter  & 
William  J.  Washington.  It  would  only  be  necessary  to  remember 
them  to  your  Favour  to  inform  you  that  the  Blood  of  our  great 
Patriot  runs  in  their  Viens.  I will  add  that  they  are  also  the 
Nephews  of  Mr.  Madison.” 

Livingston,  Brockholst.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  New  York, 
Jul}^  31,  1797.  To  Wm.  Tilghman,  with  address. 

Todd,  Thomas.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Washington, 
March  16,  1808. 

Story,  Joseph.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Cambridge,  Aug.  10, 
1844.  And  A.  L.  S.  4to.  No  date.  2 [)ieces 

Duval,  Gabriel.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  July  20, 
1809. 

Thompson,  Smith.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  March 
5,  1842.  To  L.  J.  Cist. 

Trimble,  Robert.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Paris,  March 
27,  1815.  Stained. 

McLean,  John.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Washington, 
March  30,  1831. 

Baldwin,  Henry.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Jan.  4, 

^835- 

Wayne,  James  M.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  Feb. 
5,  1835. 

Barbour,  Philip  P.  A.  L,  S.  4to.  Sept.  29,  1823. 

Catron,  John.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Sparta,  July  15,  1816. 

McKinley,  John.  A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  4to.  Florence, 
May  28,  1829. 

An  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  Jack  on  s admmistra- 
tion,  upholding  his  removal  from  office  of  those  politically 
opposed  to  him,  and  giving  his  views  as  to  the  formation  of 
the  Senate  Committees. 


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1 105  Daniel,  Peter  V.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Richmond,  Oct.  2, 
1844. 

1106  Nelson,  Samuel.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  New  York, 
Nov.  21,  1861. 

1107  Woodbury,  Levi.  D.  S.  small  8vo.  Aug.  6,  1831. 
An  order  for  his  salary. 

1108  Grier,  Robert  C.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Washington,  Jan.  22, 

1858. 

1109  Curtis,  Benjamin  R.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Boston,  March  6, 
1858. 

11 10  Campbell,  John  A.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Mobile,  Sept.  13, 
1 840. 

nil  Clifford,  Nathan.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  May  4,  1879. 

II  12  Swayne,  Noah  H.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Columbus,  Dec.  10, 
1838. 

1 1 13  Miller,  Samuel  F.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  April  17, 
1869. 

1 1 14  Davis,  David.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Bloomington,  Nov.  12, 
186S.  Torn  and  stained. 

1 1 15  Field,  Stephen  J.  A.  L.  S.  in  the  third  person,  8vo. 
No  date. 

1 1 16  Stanton,  Edwin  M.  D.  S.  8vo.  Feb.  28,  1866. 

1 1 17  Strong,  William.  A.  L.  S.4to.  Washington,  Feb.  2 1, 
1849. 

1 1 18  Bradley,  Joseph  P.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Washington,  May 
2,  1877. 

11 19  Hunt,  V/ard.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Utica,  Jan.  19,  i860. 

1120  Harlan,  John  M.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  No  date. 

1121  Wood,  W.  B.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Dec.  19,  1882. 

1122  Matthews,  Stanley.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Wash- 
ington, Dec.  23,  1878. 

1123  Gray,  Horace.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Washington, 
Dec.  29.  No  year. 


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1124  Blatchford,  Samuel.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Washington, 
March  15,  1884. 

1125  Lamar,  L.  Q.  C.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Feb.  6.  No  year. 

1 1 26  Portraits  of  Justices  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  the  U.  S., 

including  some  private  plates.  4to  and  8vo.  2 i pieces 

SUPREME  COURT  OF  PENNSYLVANIA. 

CHIEF  JUSTICES. 

1127  Lloyd,  David.  1717.  D.  S.  folio.  Oct.  28,  1699. 
Signed  also  by  John  Swift  and  Richard  Goud. 

An  assignment  of  land  in  Plymouth  township. 

1128  Langhorne,  Jeremiah.  1739.  D.  S.,  with  five-line 
autograph.  Folio.  Oct.  2,  1707. 

1129  Kinsey,  John.  1743.  A.  D.S.  folio.  April  17,  1738. 

1130  Allen,  William.  1767.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia, 
Oct.  12,  1770.  To  Samuel  Galloway. 

1 13  I The  Same.  D.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  Jan.  31,  1771. 

An  interesting  historical  paper,  being  the  disposition  of 
Sheriff  Peter  Kerhlein,  in  reference  to  the  manner  in  which 
he  attempted  to  arrest  for  rioting,  Lazarus  Stewart  and 
others  who  had  taken  refuge  in  a fort  at  Wyoming.  Their 
refusal  to  surrender  and  the  manner  in  which  they  escaped 
after  killing  one  and  zvounding  several  other  deputies. 

1132  Chew,  Benjamin.  1774.  A.  D.  S.  folio.  March  ii, 

1788.  And  A.  D.  S.  folio.  Aug.  12,  1808.  2 pieces 

1133  McKean,  Thomas.  1777.  Signer  of  the  Declaration 
of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Lancaster,  Feb.  25, 
1800. 

1134  Shippen,  Edward.  1799.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Philadelphia, 
June  18,  1790.  And  A.  D.  S.  4to.  June  8,  1805. 

2 pieces 

1135  Tilghman,  William.  1806.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  July  9, 

1802.  And  D.  S.  folio.  June  18,  1817.  2 pieces 


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1136  Gibson,  John  B.  1827.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Harrisburg, 
May  22,  1849.  And  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia, 
Jan.  9,  1841.  Signed  also  by  Judges  Molton  C.  Rogers, 
Chas.  Huston,  Jno.  Kennedy,  and  Thos.  Sergeant.  2 pieces 

1137  Black,  Jeremiah  S.  1851.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington, 
May  5,  1858. 

1138  Lewis,  Ellis.  1851.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Lancaster,  Feb. 

10,  1853.  And  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  No  date.  2 pieces 

1139  Lowrie,  Walter  H.  1857.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Pittsburgh, 
June  20,  1859. 

1 140  Woodward,  George  W.  1863.  A.  L.  S.  8vo  and  4to. 

Various  dates.  3 pieces 

1141  Thompson,  James.  1867.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia, 
Feb.  22,  1864. 

1142  Read,  John  M.  1872.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Various  dates. 

2 pieces 

1 143  Sharswood,  Geo.  1878.  A.  L.  S.  4to  and  8vo.  Various 

dates.  2 pieces 

1144  Mercur,  Ulysses.  1882.  A.L.S.8vo.  Jan.  18,1869- 

1145  Mitchell,  James  T.  A.  L.  S.  in  the  third  person,  8vo. 
Nov.  17,  1882. 

ASSOCIATE  JUSTICES,  SUPREME  COURT 
OF  PENNSYLVANIA. 

1146  Willing,  Thomas.  1767.  D.  S.  folio.  Jan.  28,  1800. 
Signed  also  by  Jacob  Read,  John  Laurance,  Elias  Boudinot, 
and  Robt.  Smith. 

1147  Atlee,  William  Augustus.  1777.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
folio.  Lancaster,  May  25,  1781.  To  Jos.  Reed,  with 
address. 

An  interesting  historical  letter  in  reference  to  the  condition 
of  the  Barracks  at  Lancaster  and  the  disputes  between  the 
Light  Horse  and  Militia  Guards. 

“ We  have  had  some  dispute  bet-ween  the  Light  Horse,  who  are 
stationed  here  & the  Militia  Guards,  one  of  the  Dragoons  in 
attempting  to  force  his  way  into  the  Guard  House  at  the  Barrack 


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was  the  other  day  killed  by  the  centry  ou  duty  there,  & as  they 
seem  to  speak  of  revenge  the  Inhabitants  seem  apprehensive  of 
some  further  mischief,  I have  no  doubt  but  the  Officers  will 
do  everything  in  their  power  to  keep  them  in  order  & am  per- 
suaded the  Militia  will  be  watchful,  but  shou’d  a party  of  these  people 
attack  the  guard  in  the  night  ( which  was  apprehended  & believed 
to  have  been  their  intention  a few  nights  since)  the  Prisoners 
wou’d  probably  take  that  opportunity  to  force  their  way  from  the 
Barracks  & the  consequences  would  be  sad,  this  consideration  has 
induced  me  to  order  the  Blockhouses  at  the  four  corners  of  the 
StocKade  to  be  put  in  order,  so  that  the  whole  of  the  Militia  ordered 
for  Guards,  as  well  as  those  on,  as  those  off  Duty,  may  live  in 
there,  & not  be  scattered  thro’  the  Town  by  Billets.  They  vdll 
then  be  ready  at  their  posts  in  case  of  any  alarm.” 

1148  Bryan,  George.  1780.  D.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  March 
5.  1785- 

1149  Growdon,  Lawrence.  1750.  L.  S.  folio.  Trevose, 
Nov.  1,  1755.  To  Rich.  Peters. 

Begging  that  somebody  else  be  put  in  Comicil  in  his  stead. 

1150  Rush,  Jacob.  1784.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Reading,  Jan.  2, 
1802. 

1151  Yeates,  Jasper.  1791.  A.  L.  S.  4to  and  folio.  Various 

dates.  2 pieces 

1152  Smith,  Thomas.  1794.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Phila- 
delphia, June  22,  1797.  To  Jasper  Yeates. 

A humorous  friendly  letter,  which  he  commences 

” Confound  your  piddling  particularity . I have  suffered  an  im- 
posable  injury  from  it,”  &c. 

1153  Brackenridge,  Hugh  H.  1799.  Author  of ‘‘ Modern 
Chivalry.”  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Sept.  20,  1792. 

1154  The  Same.  L.  S.  4to.  Pittsburg,  July  18,  1800. 

1155  Duncan,  Thomas.  1817.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Carlisle, 

Jan.  19,  1804. 

1156  Rogers,  Molton  C.  1826.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Lancaster, 
Nov.  27,  1816. 

1157  Huston,  Charles.  1826.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Various 

dates.  2 pieces 


A.  L.  S.  8vo. 


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1159 

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1 161 

1 162 


1163 

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1166 

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Binney,  Horace.  1827.  Declined. 

Feb.  4,  1815. 

Tod,  John.  1827.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Bedford,  Feb.  9, 
1827. 


Smith,  Frederick.  1828.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
Reading,  June  3,  1826. 


Ross,  John.  1830.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Phila- 
delphia, Jan.  21,  1818. 

Sergeant,  Thomas.  1834.  A.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio. 
Philadelphia,  Feb.  26,  1823.  Signed  also  by  Peter  S.  Du 
Ponceau. 

Opinion  upon  the  question  “ Is  stock  in  the  Schuylkill 
Navigation  Company  real  or  personal  estate  ? ’ ’ 


Burnside,  Thomas. 

dates. 


1845.  L.  S.  4to.  Various 

2 pieces 


Bell,  Thomas  S.  1846.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia, 
Nov.  23,  1852. 

Chambers,  George.  1851.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Cham- 
bersburg,  June  17,  1820. 

Knox,  John  C.  1853.  L-  S.  8vo.  Philadelphia, 
June  20,  1861. 


Portraits  of  Judges  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  Penna., 

including  some  private  plates.  8vo  and  4to.  15  pieces 


PROVINCIAL  GOVERNMENT  OF 
PENNSYLVANIA. 

IMPORTANT  LETTER  FROM  WILLIAM  PENN. 

Penn,  William.  Founder  and  Proprietor  of  Pennsyl- 
vania. A.  L.  S.,  with  initial.  3 pages,  folio.  Philadel- 
phia, ye  9th  of  ye  12th  mo.,  1683.  To  the  Marquis  of 
Halifax. 

An  important  letter.  Published  in  Penn's  memoirs,  relat- 
ing to  his  dispute  with  Lord  Baltimore  and  of  the  early 
settlers  in  Pennsylvania. 

“ Our  Capitol  Town  is  advanced  to  about  150  very  tolerable  Houses 
for  wooden  ones,  they  are  on  both  ye  navigable  Rivers  y'"  bound  ye 


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Ends  or  sides  of  ye  Town.  The  Farmers  have  gott  their  Winter  corn 
in  ye  ground.  I suppose  we  may  be  five  hundred  Farmers  strong.  I 
settled  y’m  in  Villages  dividing  five  Thousand  Acres  among  t’em, 
fifteen  or  twenty  families,  as  their  ability  is  to  plant  it.  Germans, 
Dutch  and  French  are  concern’d  in  our  Prosperity  w’th  their  own, 
for  here  are  come  three  parties  (one  of  each)  as  Spyes  to  ye  multi- 
tude, they  say,  behinde,  y’t  on  their  report  will  also  embarque  w’th 
us.  The  Germans  are  falln  upon  Flax  & Hemp,  ye  French  on  Vine- 
yards. Here  grow  wilde  an  incredible  Number,  of  Vines,  y’t  tho’ 
Savage,  & so  not  so  excellent,  besides  ye  much  Wood  & Shade  sower 
y’m,  they  yield  a pleasant  Grape  & I have  drunk  a good  clarett,  tho  : 
small  & greenish  of  Capt  Rappe’s  Vintage  of  ye  Savage  grape.  The 
only  Interruption  I meet  w’th  is  from  ye  Unkindness  of  my  Neigh- 
bour Proprietor  ye  L’d  Baltimore,  who  not  only  refuseth  compliance 
to  ye  Kings  com’ands,  & ye  Grant,  He  & ye  Dnke  have  gratiously 
made  me  but  as  impatient  of  ye  Decision,  of  our  Joynt  Sovereign, 
would  anticipate  yt  by  indirect  waies  of  his  own,  who  to  say  tend, 
by  ye  course  of  his  affaires,  yields  him  as  little  regard  as  ever  he  can, 
he  taketh  himself  to  be  a Prince,  y’t  even  to  his  fellow  subject  & 
Br9  Proprietor,  can  of  right  determine  differences  by  force,  & we 
have  been  threatned  w’th  Troops  of  Horse  (w’ch  are  fine  things  to 
ye  wood)  to  reduce  those  part  in  my  possession  to  his  Power  & Great- 
ness, ay,  tho’  King  & Duke  had  y’m  jointly  before,  & so  were  pleased 
to  deliver  y’m  to  me.  and  till  I had  preached  another  Doctrine  to 
him,  as  y’l  }'e  King  was  Lord  Chief  Justice  & high  Sheriff  of  America, 
y’l  he  finally  must  judge,  eject  & give  Possession,  he  refuseth  to  go 
w’th  me  to  King  & Counsel,  Sa3'ing  he  had  nothing  to  do  with  King 
& Counsel,  but  would  have  his  Right  where  he  could  gett  it.  He 
also  told  me,  mj'  Patent  had  a Proviso  & Exception  of  Appeals,  but 
his  had  not.  I told  him,  ye  omission  was  not  a Priviledge,  but  a 
Prejudice,  in  my  opinion,  however  Soveraignty  was  reseived,  I was 
sure,  & if  ye  King  was  not  appealable  from  Maryland,  he  was  not 
Soveraigu  of  Maryland,  but  ye  L’d  Baltimore.  This  soften’d  a little 
to  his  Dut}^,  & now  he  pretends  to  referr,  as  do  I,  w’th  an  intire  Sub- 
mission. My  case  I send  as  an  Answer  to  his  Demand,  To  w’ch  I 
only  pray  leave  to  add,  y’l  he  never  was  in  possession  & he  conse- 
quently looseth  nothing  by  ye  want  of  it,  3-’!  he  never  had,  further 
he  never  claimed  it,  not  of  3’e  Dutch  for  twent3-  six  3'ears  after  his 
Grant,  nor  of  ye  Swedes  for  seven  and  forty  years,  ye  one  having  ye 
upper  part  of  ye  River  & 3'e  other  so  with,  3-6  Dutch,  3’e  Lower  & all 
ye  Bay,  w’ch  in  an  improved  Countr3'  is  a forfeiture  b3’  Omission  & 
Neglect,  more  it  must  be  in  a wild  place,  when  3’e  Land  is  not  ye  six- 
tieth part  to  ye  Labour.  To  this  I add,  he  never  run  his  Line,  nor 
fixt  his  Bounds,  & w’th  submission,  when  there  are  no  Boundaries, 
Possession,  nor  Claymant,  but  long  unquestioned  Possession  on 
another  side,  there  can  be  no  Title  pleadable  ag't  3*e  Planters  * * * 
I have  lead  ye  greatest  colony  into  America,  3’’1  ever  an3'  man  did 


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upon  a private  credit  & ye  most  prosperous  beginning,  j'’t  ever  were 
on  it,  and  to  be  bound  among  us.  And,  if  this  Lord  (who  may 
remember  y’l  his  county  was  cutt  out  of  Virginia,  to  ye  great  Abate- 
ment of  ye  Interest  of  ye  Province,  & this  not  for  Debt,  or  Salaries 
due,  but  as  meer  Grace)  shall  cary  away  this  poor  Ewe  Lamb  too, 
my  voyage  will  be  a ruinous  one  to  me  & my  Partners  w’ch  God 
defend,  and  my  honourable  friends.  I shall  only  pray  y’t  my  case 
may  be  remembered  & recom’ended  to  ye  King  b}'  my  Noble  friend 
ye  Marquis  of  Halifax.  I am  not  to  be  blamed  for  this  Liberty,  w’n 
it  shall  be  considered  how  great  a place  his  Witt,  Honour  & Abilities 
have  with  ye  King,”  &c. 

1169  The  Same.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  Jan.  6,  1701. 

A deed  for  land  in  Pennsylvania. 

1170  Markham,  William.  Deputy  Governor,  1681.  D.  S. 
folio.  Sept.  9,  1696.  Signed  also  by  Pat.  Robinson. 

A warra7it  for  the  election  of  Assemblymen  from  Chester. 

1 17 1 The  Same.  D.  S.  And  three  lines  Autograph.  Phila- 
delphia, Sept.  27,  1693. 

1172  Blackwell,  John.  Deputy  Governor,  1688.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  folio.  Boston,  May  15,  1690.  VERY  FINE. 

An  interesting  letter  informing  of  the  election  of  Wni. 
Lloyd  as  President  of  Council,  and  giving  a long  account  of 
an  ungenerous  treatinent  he  received  in  Philadelphia,. 

1173  Fletcher,  Benjamin.  Colonial  Governor  of  New  York 
and  Pennsylvania,  1693.  D.  S.  small  4to.  New  York, 
Jan.  25,  1693. 

1174  Shippen,  Edward.  President  of  the  Council,  1703. 
D.  S.  folio.  Philadelphia,  Feb.  22,  1709.  Signed  also  by 
James  Logan.  Stained  in  the  fold. 

1175  Penn,  John.  Proprietor  of  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  8 VO.  The  Solitude,  Sept.  7.  No  year. 

1176  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  May  25,  1774.  Torn  in  the 
folds.  And  Parchment.  D.  S.  folio.  Dec.  14,  1774. 

2 pieces 

1177  Penn,  Richard.  Proprietor  of  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages  4to.  Philadelphia,  n.  d. 

1178  Penn,  Thomas.  Proprietor  of  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  4to.  Shirley,  Dec.  26,  1745-  FINE. 


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1179  Penn,  — . Autographs  on  parchment  of  Richard  Penn, 

John  Penn,  and  Thos.  Penn.  Each  with  the  seal  in  red 
wax.  3 pieces 

1180  Gordon,  Patrick.  Lieutenant  Governor.  1626.  D.  S. 

folio.  May  12,  1728. 

Instructions  for  the  apprehension  of  Walter  and  fohn 
Winter  for  murdering  an  Indian  chief  and  his  wife. 

1181  Lcgan,  Janies.  President  of  Council.  1736.  A.  L.  S. 
folio.  Philadelphia,  Oct.  22,  1730.  To  Nicholas  Scull. 

In  referc7ice  to  survey  of  lands  for  the  Fenn  estate. 

1182  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  No  date.  Stained. 

1183  Thomas,  George.  Lieutenant  Governor.  1746.  D.  S. 
folio.  Philadelphia,  Nov.  i,  1745. 

1184  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  Dec.  15,  1739.  Torn  in  the 

folds. 

1185  Hamilton, James.  Lieutenant  Governor.  1748.  A.  D.  S. 
small  4to.  March  13,  1769. 

1186  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  Philadelphia,  Sep.  27,  1753. 

1187  Morris,  Robert  Hunter.  Deputy  Governor.  1754- 
L.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Philadelphia,  July  20,  1755.  Fine. 

An  important  historical  letter  complaining  of  the  actions 
of  the  Assembly  in  wishing  to  tax  the  proprietary  estate. 
Of  the  military  affairs  he  says  : 

‘ ‘ The  leaving  a Province  situated  & circumstanced  as  this  is  without 
a Militia  and  open  to  the  attacks  of  the  enemy,  is  so  dangerous  to  the 
safety  of  all  British  America,  that  I think  the  several  Governments 
should  joyn  in  laying  the  matter  before  the  Ministry,  that  proper 
measures  may  be  taken  before  it  be  too  late.  For  however  they  may 
diSer  with  me  about  the  mode  of  raising  and  disposing  of  money  for 
the  Publick  Service,  there  can  be  no  reason  against  Establishing  a 
regular  Militia  to  enable  the  People  to  defend  themselves,  without 
which,  the  remote  Settlements  must  be  given  up  and  the  inhabitants 
become  a prey  to  the  Indians.  How  the  Assembly  of  this  Province 
when  they  first  met  on  ye  23d  of  July,  acted  with  that  Spirit  and 
Harmony  that  become  the  Subjects  of  Britain  upon  occasion  of  the 
late  defeat,  and  Contributed  a Supply  adquate  to  their  circumstances, 
we  might  have  stood  a good  chance  to  have  retieved  our  honour,  and 
taken  the  french  fort  this  season.  But  their  conduct  has  been  such 
that  I am  convinced  they  never  intended  to  do  anything  against  the 


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french,  or  for  the  defence  of  the  Province.  Genl  Shirley,  you  will 
see  by  the  Inclosed  Letter  has  Expectations  that  these  Governments 
are  forming  an  Expedition  against  Fort  Duquesne,  and  has  therefore 
sent  orders  to  Col.  Dunbar  to  turn  his  forces  that  way.  But  as  nothing 
is  or  will  be  done  by  the  Province,  I do  not  think  an  enterprise  of 
that  kind  can  be  undertaken  this  season,  and  think  it  more  advisable 
for  these  troops  to  reinforce  Shirle}^  which  ma}’  enable  him  to  take 
and  secure  that  important  post  at  Niagara,  which  once  done,  the 
more  southern  places  will  fall  into  our  hands  without  much  difficulty.  ’ ’ 

1188  The  Same  D.  S.  folio.  Philadelphia,  Oct.  20,  1754. 

1189  Denny,  William.  Lieutenant  Governor,  1756.  D.  S. 
folio.  Philadelphia,  Oct.  4,  1759,  with  seal.  Torn. 

PENNSYLVANIA  STATE  GOVERNMENT  IN 
THE  REVOLUTION. 

1190  Franklin,  Benjamin.  Chairman  of  the  Committee  of 
Safety  and  President  of  the  Supreme  Executive  Council. 
Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
London,  Aug.  28,  1767.  To  his  Wife.  VERY  FINE. 

“ My  dear  child 

I have  staid  too  long  in  London  this  Summer,  and  now  sensibly 
feel  the  want  of  my  usual  Journey  to  preserve  my  Health.  There- 
fore I this  Morning  am  to  set  for  a trip  to  Paris.  Sir  John  Pringle 
the  Queen’s  Physician,  goes  with  me.  He  has  Leave  for  Six  Weeks 
only,  her  Majesty  being  again  pregnant.  I shall  write  to  you  from 
thence,”  &c. 

1191  Wharton,  Thomas.  President  of  the  Supreme  Execu- 
tive Council.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Philadelphia,  March  27,, 
1777. 

1192  Ryan,  Geo.  Acting  President  of  the  Supreme  Execu- 
tive Council.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  June  26,  1783. 
Signed  also  by  Robert  Knox. 

1193  Reed,  Joseph.  President  of  the  Supreme  Executive 
Council.  Aide  to  Genl.  Washington.  M.  O.  C.  A.  D.  S.. 
3 pages,  folio.  Philadelphia,  Feb.  12,1772. 

A Brief  of  Title  and  Opinion. 

1194  The  Same.  D.  S.  4to.  Nov.  18,  1779-  And  Oct. 

13-  1 779-  ^ pieces 


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! 195  Moore,  William.  Vice  President  of  the  Supreme  Ex- 
ecutive Council.  D.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  March  6,  1781. 

1196  Dickinson,  John.  President  of  the  Supreme  Executive 
Council.  Anthor  of  “ A Farmer’s  Letter.”  D.  S.  folio. 
Philadelphia,  Sept.  7,  1784. 

1197  The  Same.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Fairhill,  Sept.  29,  1783. 
To  Cadwalder  Morris. 

1 198  Franklin,  Benjamin.  President  of  the  Supreme  Execu- 
tive Council.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Independence. 
D.  S.  folio.  Philadelphia,  Jan.  30,  1788.  Signed  as 
President. 

1199  Ewing,  James.  Vice  President  of  the  Supreme  Execu- 
tive Council.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  No  date.  Signed  also 
by  John  Armstrong,  Jr. 

1200  Irvine,  James.  Vice  President  of  the  Supreme  Execu- 
tive Council.  D.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  April  12,  1785. 
Mounted. 

1201  Biddle,  Charles.  Vice  President  of  the  Supreme  Ex- 
ecutive Council.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Feb.  i,  1791. 

1202  Redick,  David.  Vice  President  of  the  Supreme  Ex- 
ecutive Council.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  Feb.  22, 
1 802. 

1203  Muhlenberg,  Peter.  Vice  President  ot  the  Supreme 

Executive  Council.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio.  Sept.  5, 
1788.  Signed  also  b\^  Charles  Biddle.  And  A.  D.  S.  by 
Charles  Biddle.  Philadelphia,  Dec.  3,  1787.  2 pieces, 

1204  Ross,  Geo.  Vice  President  of  the  Supreme  Executive 
Council.  D.  S.- 4to.  Philadelphia,  Feb.  24,  1789. 

GOVERNORS  OF  PENNSYLVANIA. 

1205  Mifflin,  Thomas.  Governor  of  Pennsylvania.  Officer 
in  the  Revolution.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Falls  of  Schuylkill, 
March  30,  1787.  And  D.  S.  folio,  July  i i,  1794.  2 pieces 

1 206  The  Same.  Parchment.  D.  S.  folio.  Dec.  8,  1789. 


J207  McKean,  Thomas.  Governor  of  Pennsylvania.  Signer 
of  the  Declaration  of  Independence.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Philadelphia,  May  23,  1801. 

V/ritten  while  Governor  of  Pennsylvania,  directing  com- 
missions to  be  issued  to  certain  officers,  and  a ivarrant  to  be 
made  out  for  the  execution  of  Martin  Toomy. 

“Justice  must  take  its  course.  Blood  for  blood  is  a just  restitution  ; 
and  so  heinous  a crime  as  murder  ought  to  receive  an  exemplary 
punishment,  not  only  with  a view  to  deter  others  from  committing 
the  like  horrid  action,  but  also  to  rid  society  of  the  fear  of  the 
offender’s  repeating  the  foul  deed.’’ 

J2o8  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  Lancaster,  Aug.  2,  1825. 

1209  Heister,  Joseph.  Governor  of  Pennsylvania.  D.  S. 
folio.  No  date.  Signed  also  by  Henry  A.  Muhlenberg, 
Edward  B.  Hubley,  George  D.  B.  Keim,  and  others. 

A petition  to  President  A7idrew  Jackso7t,  asking  that  Major 
Peter  Muhlenberg  be  appointed  Naval  Officer  at  Philadelphia. 

I 

i'2\o  Shunk,  Francis  R.  Governor  of  Pennstdvania.  L.  S.  4to. 
March  17,  1847.  And  Printed  Broadside.  General 
Orders  for  Volunteers  for  the  Mexican  War.  Issued  by 
Gov.  Shunk,  May  23,  1846,  as  a Lot. 

1211  Bigler,  William.  Gov'ernor  of  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S. 

8vo  and  4to.  Various  dates.  6 pieces 

1212  Curtin,  Andrew  G.  War  Governor  of  Pennsylvania. 
Bellefonte,  Dec.  30,  1867. 

A confidential  letter  hi  reference  to  his  candidacy  for  Vice 
President,  and  mentions  that  Gen.  Grant  is  his  choice  for 
President. 

1213  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo  and  4to.  Various  dates. 

6 pieces 

1214  Geary,  Gen.  John  W.  Governor  of  Penna.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  4to.  San  Francisco,  June  29,  1850. 

5215  Hartranft,  Gen.  John  F.  Governor  of  Penna.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Various  dates.  2 pieces 

1216  Peters,  Richard.  Secretary  to  a Succession  of  Gover- 
nors of  Penna.  A.  D.  S.  small  4to.  July  29,  1742. 

1217  Rittenhouse,  David.  First  Director  of  the  Mint. 
Astronomer.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Dec.  i,  1794- 


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12 1 8 Governors  of  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  and  L.  S.  8vo 

or  4to  of  J.  Andrew  Shulze,  Wni.  Findley,  Geo.  Wolf, 
Joseph  Ritner,  David  R.  Porter,  Wm.  F.  Johnston,  James 
Pollock,  Wm.  F.  Packer,  A.  G.  Curtin,  Henry  M.  Hoyt  and 
James  A.  Beaver.  14  pieces 

1219  Governors  of  Pennsylvania.  Documents  signed  by 

Wm.  P'.  Packer,  Wm.  Bigler,  Jas.  A.  Beaver,  Wm.  Findlay, 
Simon  Snyder  (2)  and  J.  A.  Shulze.  7 pieces 

1 220  Documents  signed  by  various  Pennsylvania  State  Ofifi- 
cers.  As  a lot. 

122  1 8 Portraits  of  Governors  of  Pennsylvania,  mostly 

Colonial.  Private  plates.  4to. 

1222  12  Portraits  of  Governors  of  Penns}dvania. 

1223  Portrait  of  Wm.  Penn.  Engraved  by  D.  Edwin. 

Large  paper. 

1224  Portrait  of  Wm.  Bigler.  Engraved  on  stone  by  A. 
Newsam.  Folio. 

PROVOSTS  OF  THE  UNIVERSITY  OF 
PENNSYLVANIA. 

1225  Smith,  Rev.  William.  First  Provost  of  the  University 

of  Pennsylvania.  Pronounced  the  Eulogies  on  Genl. 
Montgomery  and  Dr.  Franklin.  A.  L.  S.  folio.  Phila- 
delphia, April  27,  WiXh.  Fine  Portrait.  FINE. 

“ I can  tell  you  no  news  of  any  kind.  The  superb  entertainment 
of  Col.  Stewart  & his  lady  afford  the  present  topic  of  chit-chat. 
The  Dramatis  Personae  are  no  less  than  Ministers  of  France,  Presi- 
dents of  Congress  & the  State,  & manj-  others  of  the  gentlest  class, 
who  had  to  strike  up  an  acquaintance  for  ye  occasion  ; with  a 
train  of  attendants  in  Scarlet  & gold  Lace,  with  immeasurable 
Baggs  to  their  hair,  braid  Lace  Ruffles  &c.  In  short,  to  keep  up 
the  parade  which  they  have  set  out,  will  require  a princely  fortune, 
& the  assistance  of  another  copper  bottom  ship.” 

1226  Ewing,  Rev.  John.  Provost  of  the  University  of  Penn- 
sylvania. One  of  the  Boundary  Commissioners  Between 
Pennsylvania  and  Virgina,  &c.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Sept.  13, 
1796. 

A Certificate  of  Birth  and  Baptism. 


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!227  Morgan,  Rev.  Samuel.  Vice  Provost  of  the  University 
of  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Sept.  27, 
1796. 

1228  Andrews,  Rev.  Jno.  Provost  of  the  University  of 

Pennsylvania.  A.  D.  S.  Philadelphia,  April  4,  1788, 
with  a Receipt  for  Tuition  fees,  signed  by  Archibald 
Gamble,  with  Portrait,  as  a lot. 

1229  Beasley,  Rev.  Frederick.  Provost  of  the  University 
of  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  8vo.  Trenton,  Oct. 
20,  1833. 

1230  DeLancey,  Rev.  Wm.  H.  Provost  of  the  University 
of  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  June  26,  1830. 

1231  Ludlow,  Rev.  John.  Provost  of  the  University  of 

Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Sept.  23,  1844. 

J232  Vethake,  Henry.  Provost  of  the  University  of  Penn- 
sylvania. A.  L.  S.  8vo.  And  Pepper,  Wm.  A;  L.  S. 

8vo.  And  Stille,  Chas.  J.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  3 pieces 

1233  Goodwin,  Rev.  Daniel  R.  Provost  of  the  University 
of  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Philadelphia,  Oct.  ii, 
1875. 

1234  Pepper,  William.  Provost  of  the  University  of  Penn- 

sylvania. A Series  of  A.  L.  S.  and  L.  S.  8vo.  Various 
dates.  7 pieces 

1235  University  of  Pennsylvania.  A.  L.  S.  and  L.  S.  8vo 

and  4to  of  Professors.  1 i pieces 

1236  Documents  relating  to  the  University  of  Pennsylvania. 
Lot. 

PRESIDENTS  OF  COLLEGES,  &c. 

1237  Day,  Rev.  Jeremiah.  President  of  Yale  College- 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  March  23,  1835. 

5238  Durbin,  Rev.  John  P.  President  of  Dickinson  College. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  March  18,  1841. 

1239  Nisbet,  Rev.  Chas.  President  of  Dickinson  College. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Carlisle,  Nov.  29,  1788.  To  Richard 
Wister. 


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1240  Omsted,  Denison.  Astronomer.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  March 
23.  1835. 

1241  Partridge,  Alden.  President  of  Northwest  University 
Military  Institute.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Charlottesville,  April 

15-  i835- 

1242  Patton,  Robert  B.  Professor  of  Language  in  the  Uni- 
versity of  New  York.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  May  2, 

1835- 

1243  Saunders,  R.  Professor  in  William  and  Mary  College. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Aug.  17,  1841. 

Recommending  Moncure  RobinsoJi  to  build  the  Federal 
Dry  Dock  at  New  York. 

1244  Sicard,  L’Abbe.  Philanthropist.  Devoted  to  the  In- 
struction of  the  Deaf  and  Dumb.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  no  year, 
with  Portrait. 

1245  Presidents  of  Colleges.  Professor,  &c.  A series  of 

A.  L.  S.  and  L.  S.  8vo.  and  4to.  26  pieces 

1246  Yale  College.  A Ticket  for  Admission  to  Lectures  on 
Chemistry.  Oct.  26,  1824.  Signed  by  B.  Silliman. 

1247  Portraits  of  Scientists,  &c.  4 pieces. 

EHINENT  ARTIST5. 

1248  Canova,  Antonio.  One  of  the  most  Eminent  of  Italian 
Sculptors.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Roma,  Oct.  26,  1828.  Stained. 

1249  Church,  Frederic  E.  Eminent  Landscape  Painter. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  Dec.  2,  1853. 

1250  Cranch,  John.  Portrait  Painter.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  May 
16,  1861. 

1251  Cruikshank,  George.  Caricaturist  and  Humorous  Illus- 
trator of  Dickens’  Works.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Sept.  22,  1865. 

1252  Dore,  Gustave.  Eminent  Erench  Artist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
June  27,  1873. 

1254  Herring,  J.  T.  Eminent  Painter  of  Animals.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  4to.  Doncaster,  March  26,  1826. 

In  reference-  to  exhibiting  a pamting  by  him. 


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1255  Gsrome,  J.  S.  Eminent  French  Painter.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Londres,  May  4,  1871. 

1256  Meissonier,  Jean  Louis  Earnest.  One  of  the  most 
Eminent  of  French  Painters.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  June  9,  1867. 

1257  Overbeck,  Frederick.  One  of  the  most  Illustrious 
German  Painters  of  the  19th  Century.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages, 
4to.  Rome,  May  15,  1816. 

1258  Peale,  Rubens.  Artist.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  New 
York,  Aug.  19,  1834. 

1259  Peale,  Rembrandt.  Celebrated  Portrait  Painter.  Wash- 
ington set  for  him.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  May  21, 
1832. 

1260  Peale,  Charles  Willson.  Painted  the  first  Portrait  of 
Washington.  A.  L,  S.  small  4to.  Jan.  21,1782.  Stained 
and  mounted.  To  Col.  Henry.  Signed  as  captain. 

1261  Sully,  Thomas.  Celebrated  Portrait  Painter.  A.  L.  S. 

8vo.  Philadelphia,  Jan.  26,  (863.  And  A.  L.  S.  small 
4to.  Philadelphia,  Jan.  13,  1855.  2 pieces 

1262  Trumbull,  John.  Distinguished  Artist.  Aide  to  Gen. 
Washington,  whose  portrait  he  painted.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
New  York,  Aug.  8,  1834.  To  Andrews  Martin,  with 
address.  FINE. 

1263  Vernet,  Horace.  Distinguished  French  Painter.  A.  L.  S. 
small  8vo.  Versailles,  n.  d. 

1264  Walter,  Thomas  U.  Eminent  Architect.  Designed 
Girard  College.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  Jan.  18, 
1859. 

1265  West,  Benj.  Illustrious  Painter.  President  of  the 
Royal  Society.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Newman  Street, 
March  25,  1819.  To  Mr.  Ogle.  FINE. 

In  reference  to  a sketch  by  him  presented  to  Mr.  Ogle. 

1266  Wren,  Sir  Christopher.  Celebrated  British  Architect. 
D.  S.  4to.  1694.  Damaged,  with  portrait. 

1267  Haseltine,  William  S.  Artist.  A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  8vo. 
New  York,  Feb.  15,  1863.  Autograph  of  E.  Leutze, 
Thos.  Doughty,  A.  Bierstadt,  &c.  As  a lot. 

1268  Portraits  of  Artists. 


20  pieces 


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MISCELLANEOUS. 


1269  Abbott,  John  S.  C.  Historian.  A.  L.  S.  small  8vo. 
New  Haven,  March  9,  1863. 

1270  Adams,  Abigail.  Wife  of  President  John  Adams. 

A.  L.  S.  4to.  Quincy,  April  14,  1815.  To  Mrs.  Cathe- 
rine Smith,  with  address. 

A loving  letter  to  her  granddaughter. 

1271  Agassiz,  Louis  J.  R.  Eminent  Naturalist.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  No  date. 

1272  Alford,  Rev.  Henry.  Eminent  Biblical  Critic  and  Au- 
thor. A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Sept.  7,  1852. 

1273  Andros,  Sir  Edmund.  Colonial  Governor  of  New 

York.  S ignature. 

1274  A sbury,  Francis.  Methodist  Episcopal  Bishop.  A.  L.  S. 
3 pages,  folio.  Aug.  21,  1802.  To  Thornton  Fleming. 
Stained  and  torn  in  folds,  with  4 portraits. 

1275  The  Same.  Portrait,  after  J.  Paradise.  Engraved  by 

B.  Tanner.  Half  length,  full  face;  rectangle.  Stipple. 
1814.  RARE. 

1276  Barbauld,  Anne  Letitia.  Educational  Writer.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Stoke  Nervington,  Nov.  13,  n.  y. 

1277  Barlow,  Joel.  Diplomatist  and  Author.  A.  L.  S. 
small  4to.  Kalorama,  Jan.  24,  18  to.  With  portrait. 

1278  Beattie,  James.  Eminent  Scottish  Poet.  A.  L.  S.  2 

pages,  4to.  Feb.  25,  1783.  To  Win.  Strahan,  with 

address. 

In  reference  to  Corrections  in  his  Works  then  being 
Published. 

1279  Bartholdy,  Felix  Mendelssohn.  Eminent  German 

Composer.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Leipzig,  May  22,  1839. 

FINE. 

1280  Beethoven,  Ludwig  von.  A Celebrated  Composer  of 
Dutch  e.xtraction.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Baden,  Jan.  8,  1823. 
Small  piece  torn  from  bottom  of  seal. 


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1 28 1 Belcher,  Jonathan.  Colonial  Governor  of  Massa- 
chusetts and  New  Jersey.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Elizabeth 
Town,  May  3,  1764.  To  Lieut.Gov.  De  Lancy. 

In  reference  to  the  Botindary  Dispute  betwee^i  New  Jersey 
a7id  New  York. 

“ As  to  the  Dispute,  that  has  long  subsisted  (and  still  does  between 
the  Proprietors  of  East  New  Jersey,  and  the  Minissink  Patentee  of 
New  York,  it  is  a Curious  affair,  and  of  great  Importance  to  both 
Governments,  I shall  not  therefore  act  therein,  without  the  Advice 
of  His  Majesty’s  Council  of  this  Province,  but  shall  take  the  first  con- 
venient opportunity,  to  lay  your  Honour’s  Eetter,  together  with  the 
Papers  sent  me,  by  Mr.  Alexander,  in  the  matter,  before  them,  and 
thus  I this  Day  write  him,  and  that  it  will  be  wise  and  prudent  in 
both  Governments,  to  represent  these  things  to  His  Majesty,  and 
earnestly  to  pray  His  aid  and  Assistance,  for  a final  settlement  of  the 
Boundary'  between  the  two  Provinces,  for  establishing  Peace,  good 
order,  and  Friendship  among  the  several  Inhabitants,”  &c. 

1282  Berlioz,  Hector.  Celebrated  French  Composer.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  No  date. 

1283  Blair,  Francis  P.  Brigadier  General  in  the  Union 
Army.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Washington,  May  20, 
1831. 

1284  Blair,  John.  Acting  Colonial  Governor  of  Virginia. 
A.  D.  S.  4to.  Dec.  13.  1738. 

1285  Boker,  George  H.  Poet  and  Dramatist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Philadelphia,  P'eb.  16,  1863. 

1286  Bond,  Thomas.  Early  Philadelphia  Physician.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Philadelphia,  July  2,  1761. 

1287  Boone,  Daniel.  The  Famous  Pioneer  Settler  of  Ken- 
tuck}'.  A.  D.  S.  folio.  May  i,  1786.  FINPL 

1288  Booth,  Edwin.  Eminent  Actor.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
Chicago,  Oct.  5,  1886. 

1289  Bowditch.  Nathaniel.  Eminent  Mathematician  and 
Astronomer.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Salem,  July  17,  1823. 

1290  Bradstreet,  John.  Major  General  in  the  Expedition 
against  Louisburg.  Served  at  Ticonderoga.  Captured 
Fort  Frontenac.  D.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  Boston,  April  18, 
1757- 


138 


Contract  made  ivith  the  owners  of  Transports  taken  up  at 
Boston. 

1291  Broadside.  The  Out- Postguard.  Toluca,  Saturday, 

March  1 i,  1848.  4 pages,  folio. 

Published  during  the  occupation  of  Mexico  by  the  United 
States  Army. 

1292  Brown,  John.  “ Old  Ossawatamie.”  Virulent  Abo- 
litionist. Well  hung  by  Governor  Wise  for  inciting  the 
Slaves  to  Murder  their  Masters.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Spring- 
field,  May  24,  1848.  Stained,  torn  in  folds  and  mounted, 
with  cabinet  photograph. 

1293  Bryant,  William  Cullen.  Distinguished  Poet.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  New  York,  Jan.  18,  1878. 

1294  Bull,  William.  Colonial  Lieutenant  Governor  of  North 
Carolina.  D.  S.  folio.  March  19,  1739. 

1295  Bulwer,  Sir  Edward  Lytton.  Eminent  English  Novelist 
and  Dramatist.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Oct.  9,  1856. 

1296  Burnet,  William.  Colonial  Governor  of  New  York  and 
New  Jersey.  D.  S.  folio.  April  29,  1721.  And  cut 
signature. 


1297  Burns,  Robert.  The  Great  Scottish  Poet.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  No  date.  VP3RY  RARE.  Neatly  repaired. 


“ Dear  Sir 

Can  you  come  out  tomorrow  & spend  your  New3'ear  day  with  us  ? 
I intend  writing  Captp  Riddel  soon  & would  be  glad  j'ou  would 
furnish  me  with  the  Specimen  we  spoke  of, 

A Dieu  je  sous  commende. 

Ellisland  1 Robt  Burns.” 


Friday  morn  > 

1298  The  Same.  The  last  two  lines  of  a letter,  with  signature, 
with  certification  of  Robert  Ainslie,  also  numerous  por- 
traits, views,  newspaper  clippings,  &c. 

1299  Byrd,  William.  Colonel  of  a Regiment  at  Fort 
Cumberland  1758.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  May  12.  1772.  Stained. 


LETTER  OF  ROBERT  BURNS. 


139 

LETTER  OF  LORD  BYRON. 


1300  Byron,  George  Gordon  Noel,  Lord.  One  of  the  most 
Eminent  of  British  Poets.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Sep.  6,  1815. 
To  Mr.  Mann.  VERY  FINE  AND  RARE. 

“ Sir.  Will  you  be  so  good  as  to  send  to  Thorogood  (I  have  forgotten 
his  address)  it  is  somewhere  near  the  Temple  & desire  him  to  come 
to  me  at  7 o’clock  on  Saturday  morning.” 

1301  Byran,  Lady.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Oct.  24,  n.  d. 
In  reference  to  taking  the  cast  of  Mrs.  H.  Siddons. 

1302  Campbell,  Thos.  Eminent  English  Poet.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  4to.  April  14,  1822. 

On  literary  matt£7'S.  Mentions  Mada^n  De  Stael,  Schleg  el 
and  others. 

1303  Carey,  Mathew.  Publisher  and  Political  Economist. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  April  23,  1871. 

1304  Chambers,  Benjamin.  First  Settler  in  Franklin  County, 
Pa.,  and  Founder  of  Chambersburg.  Pioneer  and  Patriot. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Cumberland  County,  Oct.  8,  1750.  To 
Richard  Peters. 

An  interesting  letter  in  reference  to  Running  the  Boundary 
Ime  betweai  the  Counties  of  Climber  land  and  York,  Pa. 

1305  Champollion,  Jean  Francis.  Celebrated  Egyptologist. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Paris,  Aug.  12,  1823. 

1306  Cheverus,  Jean  Anne  Louis  M.  L.  First  Roman 
Catholic  Bishop  of  Boston.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Boston,  May 
13,  1822.  To  Rev.  Thos.  Carlisle. 

1307  Clarke,  Adam.  Eminent  Methodist  Minister  and  Bible 
Commentator.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Jan.  16,  1817,  with  3 
Portraits. 

1308  Clarke,  Willis  Gaylord.  Miscellaneous  Writer.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  8vo.  No  date. 

1309  Clemens,  Samuel  L.  “Mark  Twain.”  Humorous 
Writer.  L.  S.  3 pages,  8vo.  Hartford,  Feb.  8,  1877. 

1310  Clergymen.  A series  of  A.  L.  S.  4tos  of  Bishop  Geo. 
H.  Chester,  Bishop  Robert  Bickersteth  (Ripon),  Charles  J. 
Bloomfield,  Bishop  of  London,  &c.,  as  a lot. 


140 


13 1 1 Portraits  of  Eminent  Clergymen.  24  pieces 

1312  Cleveland,  Frances  Anne.  Wife  of  President  Cleve- 
land. A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  New  York,  March  18,  1889. 
A.  N.  S.  (postal  card)  of  Rose  E.  Cleveland.  2 pieces 

1313  Coke,  Thomas.  First  Bishop  of  the  M.  E.  Church  in 
North  America.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Newry,  June  i,  1801. 
To  Rev.  Mr.  Stephenson.  RARE. 

1314  Coleridge,  Samuel  Taylor.  Eminent  English  Poet  and 

Critic.  Autograph  Poem,  “ Effusion  16.”  14  lines.  4to. 

“ Sweet  Mercy  ! how  my  very  heart  has  bled, 

To  see  thee,  poor  Old  Man  ! and  thy  gray  hairs. 

Hoar  with  the  snowy  blast,  while  no  one  cares. 

To  cloathe  thy  shivell’d  limbs  & palsied  head.” 

&c.  &c.  &c.  &c. 

1315  Cotton,  John.  Clerk  of  the  Massachusetts  Court. 
D.  S.  4to.  July  4,  1745.  And  Nov.  18,  1782.  2 pieces 

1316  Cooper,  J.  Fenimore.  The  most  Eminent  of  American 
Novelists.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  No  date.  To  Mrs.  Bowers. 
FINE. 

1317  Cowper,  Wm.  Eminent  British  Poet.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 

No  date.  A.  L.  S.  of  Sami.  Greathead,  who  preached 
Cowper’s  Funeral  Sermon.  A.  L.  S.  of  J.  Johnson  and 
A.  N.  S.  in  the  third  person  of  Mrs.  Unwin.  Small  4to. 
As  a lot.  4 pieces 

1318  Curtis,  George  W.  Author  and  Editor.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
March  14,  1863. 

1319  Cotton,  Josiah.  Early  Massachusetts  Judge  and  Preacher 
to  the  Indians.  D.  S.  folio.  Plymouth,  April  14,  1748. 
Signed  also  by  Elijah  Cushing,  Robert  Stetson  & Hannah 
Stetson. 

1320  Cushing,  Caleb.  Attorney  General  U.  S.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Newburyport,  June  21,  1839. 

1321  Cushman,  Charlotte.  Eminent  Actress.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
New  York,  Nov.  12,  i860. 

1322  Custis,  George  Washington  Parke.  Adopted  Son  of 
Gen.  Washington.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Arlington,  June  16, 
1828. 


I4I 

1323  Dana,  Richard  H.  Poet  and  Miscellaneous  Writer. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Boston,  Nov.  15,  1852. 

1324  Dandridge,  Bartholomew.  Washington’s  Private  Sec- 
retary during  his  Presidency.  A.  L.  S.  in  the  third  person, 
4to.  No  date. 

Making  an  appointment  for  Mr.  Greenleaf  to  meet  the 
President. 

1325  Darlington,  William.  Noted  Botanist.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages, 
4to.  Washington,  March  7,  1816. 

1326  Davy,  Sir  Humphrey.  Celebrated  Natural  Philosopher 
and  Scientific  Writer.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  April  14,  1821. 

1327  Darwin,  Charles.  The  Eminent  English  Scientist. 
A.  L.  S.  with  initial,  8 pages,  8vo.  No  date,  with  cabinet 
photograph,  and  invitation  card  to  his  funeral.  As  a lot. 

1328  D’Aubigne.  Jean  H.  M.  Swiss  Divine.  Wrote  the 
History  of  the  Reformation.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  8vo.  1846. 

1329  Delany,  Sharp.  Revenue  Officer  of  Philadelphia, 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  Philadelphia,  April  5,  1790.  To  John 
Nicholson. 

A caustic  letter. 

“Raised  as  you  have  been  beyond  your  utmost  expectations,  and 
impossible  for  any  to  account  for,  except  by  such  as  are  acquainted 
with  the  politicks  of  the  State,  you  have  long  been  giddy  with  power, 
and  have  mistook  as  inherent,  what  you  assumed  from  the  Laws. 
On  these,  you  had  my  Pity,  but  in  the  present  Instance  where  you 
add  meanness  to  your  former  weakness,  you  are  to  be  despaired  of.” 

1330  Dickens,  Charles.  One  of  the  most  Eminent  of  Eng- 
lish Novelists.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages.  8vo.  Devon  Hill 
Terrace,  Thursday,  10  Oct.  1848.  To  the  Countess  of 
Blessington.  FINE. 

“ More  thanks  than  I can  pay  you,  or  than  you  would  care  to  re- 
ceive, for  your  inestimabley  useful  kindness  ! Will  you  tell  me  where 
the  Baboo  is  to  be  found  ? I will  leave  a card  at  his  Hotel,  straight- 
way. Shall  I speak  to  Dr.  Southwood  Smith,  who  is  manager  of  the 
Sanatorium  Committee  arrangements  about  a good  box  for  you  on 
the  15th  otherwise  I fear  they  will  all  be  gone.  For  how  many  do 
you  wish  it?  I am  sorry  I had  gone  out  for  a walk,  when  you  called 
yesterday.  It  would  have  delighted  me  to  have  installed  you  in  to 
my  Sanctum.  Mrs.  Dickens,  I am  glad  to  say  is  going  on  quite  bril- 


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liantly.  I wish  I could  say  as  much  for  myself,  but  in  the  distraction 
of  these  great  newspaper  arrangements,  I find  the  little  book  trots 
along — sometimes  walks  indeed  and  sometimes  stops  altogether.” 

DINWIDDIE’S  LETTER  TO  GEN.  SHARPE  BEFORE 
BRADDOCK’S  EXPEDITION. 

1331  Dinwiddle,  Robert.  Colonial  Governor  of  Virginia. 
L.  S.  4to.  Williamsburg,  March  i,  1755.  To  Gen. 
Sharpe,  of  Maryland.  VERY  FINE. 

An  important  historical  letter,  jiist  prior  to  Braddock' s 
expedition,  which  he  mentions. 

“ Last  Sunday  Gen.  Braddock  came  to  my  House,  & says  we  may 
very  soon  expect  the  Forces  from  Ireland.  I should  have  immediately 
sent  you  an  Express  on  his  arrival  but  was  willing  to  delay  till  I had 
some  conversation  with  him.  After  the  Troops  arrive  he  proposes 
going  for  Alexandria,  from  thence  shall  send  you  an  Express.  I 
sent  one  this  morning  to  the  Northward.  The  General  has  desired 
Governor  Shirlej'  to  meet  him  at  Annapolis  to  concert  the  Plans 
for  the  operations.  Sir  John  is  gone  to  Wells’s  Creek  to  receive  the 
Independents  & the  Recruits  raised  from  the  Province  & to  form 
them  into  companies.  I consided  you  would  be  much  engaged  with 
your  Assembl)-,  & I hope  they  have  voted  you  an  handsome  supply. 
As  I propose  waiting  on  the  General  to  Alexandria  when  I shall  be 
glad  in  Person  to  assure  you  that  I am,”  &c. 

1332  The  Sams.  L.  S.  4to.  Wednesday,  Feb.  20,  1755. 
VERY  FINE. 

‘‘  I send  this  Express  to  acquaint  3'ou  of  General  Braddock’s 
arrival  at  Hampton  last  Night,  & as  I supposed  you  willingly  would 
wait  on  him  as  soon  aspossible  I send  this  Messenger  hoping  he 
will  meet  you  at  Fredericksburg.” 

1333  Diplomatists.  A Series  of  Letters  of  Various  Ameri- 
can Diplomatists,  &c.  12  pieces 

1334  Dix,  Dorothea  L.  Philanthropist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  An- 
napolis, May  27,  no  year. 

1335  Doddridge,  Philip.  Eminent  English  Dissenting  Min- 
ister and  Hymn  Writer.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  St.  Ives,  July  6, 
1747.  F'INE. 

1336  Douglass,  Frederick.  Negro  Orator  and  Journalist. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Washington,  March  13,  1878. 

1337  Drayton,  William.  Soldier  and  Statesman.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Washington,  Jan.  23,  1833. 


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1338  Dudley,  Joseph.  Colonial  Governor  of  Massachusetts. 
A.  L.  S.Svo.  Roxbury,  Oct.  4,  1710.  To  Major  Vaughan, 
with  franked  address.  FINE. 

In  reference  to  the  Indians  at  Cocheco,  and  his  prepara- 
tions for  marching  against  them. 

1339  Dumas,  Alexander,  pere.  Eminent  French  Author. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo,  no  date. 

1340  Dupont  de  Nemours,  Pierre  Samuel.  French  Author 
and  Economist.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  Feb.  20,  1802. 
To  Jas.  McHenry. 

Mentions  Washington  and  Lafayette. 

“ Your  worthy  Friend  General  de  Lafayette  has  charged  me  to  send 
you  the  enclosed  letter.  He  claims  your  good  offices  for  the  remem- 
brance to  Mr  Bushrod  Washington  of  the  things  which  he  could  be 
concerned  in  the  history  of  the  illustrious  Washington.  He  desires 
ardently  to  obtain  a copy  of  his  correspondence  with  that  Great  Man 
which  he  always  has  revered  as  a Father,  all  his  papers  having  been 
destroyed  during  his  long  captivity.” 

1341  Duyckinck,  Evert  A.  Author  and  Editor.  A.  L.  S. 

2 pages,  4to.  April  3,  1847.  And  A.  L.  S.  of  George  L. 
Duyckinck,  4 pages,  4to.  New  York,  Jan.  4,  1850. 

2 pieces 

1342  Explorers  and  Travellers.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  of  Capt.  Basil 
Hall,  Jas.  S.  Buckingham,  and  Henry  Grinnell.  3 pieces 

1343  Farmer,  John.  Genealogist  and  Historian.  A.  L.  S. 

3 pages,  4to.  Concord,  March  9,  1838. 

1344  Faraday,  Michael.  Eminent  English  Scientist.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  8vo.  Royal  Institution,  Oct.  26,  1829. 

1 345  Fauquier,  Francis.  Colonial  Lieutenant  Governor  of 
Virginia.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Williamsburgh,  Dec. 
II,  1767.  To  Gov.  Sharp  of  Maryland. 

1346  Field,  Cyrus  W.  Projector  of  the  Atlantic  Cable. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  New  York,  Nov.  21,  1871.  To  J.  E. 
Hilgard. 

‘‘This  will  introduce  to  you  my  esteemed  friend,  Mr.  J.  G. 
Holbrook,  who  will  spend  a few  days  in  Washington  to  do  what  he 
can  to  promote  my  Pacific  Telegraph  scheme.” 


144 


1347  Foster,  Stephen.  Musical  Composer  and  Writer  of 
Songs.  Author  of  “ My  Old  Kentucky  Home.”  A.  L.  S. 
(Stephen),  2 pages,  4to.  Cincinnati,  April  27,  1849. 

In  reference  to  07ie  of  his  songs,  " Nelly  was  a Lady',' 
accompanied  by  an  explajtatory  letter  from  his  brother 
Morrison  Foster. 

1348  Franklin,  Sir  John.  The  Noted  Arctic  Explorer.  D.  S. 
small  4to.  Hobart  Town,  May  28,  1842.  Bank  check 
in  favor  of  Lady  Franklin  with  various  portraits,  scenes, 
and  newspaper  clippings. 

1349  Froude,  Jas.  A.  Eminent  English  Historian.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  8vo.  No  date. 

1350  Fulton,  Robert.  Inventor  of  Steam  Navigation.  A.  L.  S. 
4 pages,  4to.  New  York,  Feb.  23,  1813.  Torn  in  the 
folds. 

An  interesting  letter,  in  reference  to  the  grant  of  Livingston 
& Fulton  to  fohn  SteveJis,  his  rival  as  inventor  of  the  steam- 
boat, in  ivhich  he  accuses  Stevens  of  s7ippressmg  facts. 

“ Mr.  Stevens  is  overanxious  to  be  thought  an  inventor  of  steam- 
boats, he  vprites  and  talks  without  effect,  he  says  he  worked  at 
them  for  20  years  before  he  succeeded,  this  is  true  he  did  not  suc- 
ceed untiljmy  boats  had  been  running  a year  then  he  copied  me  and 
succeeded,  this  is  a fact  which  he  cannot  denj-,  his  contest  with  me 
Is  the  proof  what  I give  you  to  show  to  gentlemen  w’hom  he  may 
have  taught  to  believe  otherwise.” 

1351  The  Same.  Autograph  Manuscript,  4 pages  4to. 

The  Bill  drawn  by  Robert  R.  Livmgston  and  Robert  Ful- 
ton, to  be  laid  before  the  Virginia  Legislature  for  the  exclus- 
ive right  to  Navigate  Steamboats  for  20  years  07i  the  Jaynes 
River,  fr'om  Richmond  to  Norfolk. 

1352  Gates,  Joseph.  Proprietor  and  Editor  of  the  National 
Intelligencer.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  Jan.  30,  1824. 

1353  Gambler,  James  Baron.  Noted  English  Admiral' 
L.  S.  folio.  Admiralty  Office,  April  24,  1807. 

1354  Garfield,  Lucretia  R.  Wife  of  President  Garfield. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Cleveland,  July  4,  1882,  with 
Portrait. 


145 


1355  Geikie,  Cunningham.  Author,  “ Hours  with  the  Bible.’^ 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Chel.sea,  Jan.  14,  1882. 

1356  Gerard,  Conrad  Alexander.  Minister  Plenipotentiary 
from  France  During  the  American  Revolution.  A.  J . S,. 
4to.  Philadelphia,  July  29,  1779. 

1357  Giddings,  Joshua  R.  Statesman  and  Author.  A.  L.  S. 

3 pages,  4to.  Jefferson,  Aug.  3,  1849. 

1358  Goethe,  John  Wolfgang  von.  The  most  Noted  of 
German  Poets.  Author  of  “ Faust.”  L.  S.  8vo.  Weimar, 
Dec.  29,  1823.  With  translation  and  portraits.  FINE. 

1359  Goulburn,  Edward  M.  Dean  of  Norwich  and  Author.. 
A.  L.  S.  8 VO.  April  4,  1867.  With  cabinet  photograph.. 

1360  Colonial  Governors  of  New  York.  Signatures  of  Geo, 
Clinton,  1752,  Edward  Hyde,  Lord  Cornbury,  Richard* 
Cook,  Earl  Bellemont,  and  Thomas  Dongan.  4 pieces 

1361  Grant,  Jesse  R.  Father  of  Gen.  U.  S.  Grant.  L.  S.. 
8vo.  Covington,  April  5,  1873.  Signed  also  by  Hannah 
Grant,  mother  of  Gen.  Grant. 

1362  Greeley,  Horace.  Journalist  and  Presidential  Nominee. 
A.  L.  S.  with  initial.  New  York,  Oct.  2,  1863.  Stained. 

1383  Green,  Gen.  Duff.  Editor  and  Politician.  A.  L.  S.  4to" 
Washington,  March  2,  1852. 

1384  Greene,  William.  Colonial  Governor  of  Rhode  Island.. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  June  14,  1749.  FINE. 

“ To  the  House  of  Deputies.  Gentlemen.  I Beg  Leave  to  luforme- 
you,  that  as  I Serv’d  The  Government  as  Governour  the  year  past,.. 
I therefore  Request  that  you  will  Be  pleased  to  Make  me  a proper  ' 
allowance  for  the  Same.” 

1385  Guizot,  Francois.  Erench  Statesman  and  Historian.. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  July  I,  1818. 

1386  Hale,  Sir  Matthew.  Eminent  Pinglish  Judge.  Author 
of  ‘‘  History  of  Common  Law.”  Signature  and  six  lines.. 
Autograph  on  parchment. 

1387  Hale,  Sarah  Jane,  Authoress.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Phila- 
delphia, June  2,  1858. 


146 


1388  Hale,  Edward  Everett.  Author  of  “ Man  Without  a 

Country.”  A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  8vo.  Roxbury,  April  16, 
1888.  And  A.  L.  S.  of  Susan  Hale  2 pieces 

1389  Kallam,  Henry.  Eminent  English  Historian.  A.  L.  S. 
8 VO.  No  date. 

1390  Halleck,  Fitzgreene.  Poet.  Author  of  the ‘‘ Croakers.” 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Feb.  7,  1859.  Faded. 

1391  Hawks,  Francis  L,.  Clergyman  and  Author.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Flushing,  June  14,  1841. 

1392  Hawthorne,  Nathaniel.  One  of  the  most  Popular  of 
American  Authors.  A.  F.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Alden,  Nov. 
7,  1837.  To  Jos.  B.  Boyd.  Stained. 

An  i7iteresting  lettei',  written  to  a person  requesting  his 
autogi'aph. 

“I  really  happen  to  be  the  author  of  a volume  entitled  ‘House- 
told  Tales,’  and  may  therefore  claim  at  least  a humble  rank  among 
American  writers.” 

1393  Hay,  John.  Secretary  of  State  and  Author  of  ” Tittle 
Breeches,”  &c.  A.  F.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Cleveland,  Feb. 
4,  1884. 

1394  Hayes,  Lucy  M.  Wife  of  President  Haj'es.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Washington,  Oct.  7,  1878. 

1395  Hazard,  Ebenezer.  First  Postmaster  General  of  the 
United  States.  Published  “ Historical  Collections.”  A.  F.S. 
2 pages,  4to.  New  York,  Jan.  28,  1774.  To  Benj. 
Trumbull. 

In  reference  to  the  cost  of  printing  Trumbulls'  History 
of  Connecticjit. 

1396  Heber,  Reginald.  Bishop  of  Calcutta.  Eminent  Poet. 
Author  of  “ From  Greenland’s  Icy  Mountains.”  A.  F.  S. 
4to.  Feb.  5 (1822). 

1397  Herman,  Felecia  Dorothea.  Poet.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
8vo,  no  date,  with  Portrait. 

1398  Herbert,  Henry  William.  ‘‘Frank  Forrester,”  Author 
of  Sporting  Books.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  April  7, 
1849. 


147 


1399  Hillegas  Michael.  First  United  States  Treasurer. 
A.  L.  S.  Folio.  Baltimore,  Feb.  8,  1777.  To  Nathaniel 
Appleton. 

1400  Hogg,  James.  “The  Ettrick  Shepherd.”  Eminent 
Scottish  Poet.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  March  9,  1835. 
To  Allan  Cunningham. 

After  referring  to  the  publication  of  the  “ Tales,"  he  says: 

“The  elements  of  Britain  seem  to  he  in  commotion  from  the  eddy 
on  the  lake  to  the  spirit  of  man,  that  is  (or  aught  to  bei  is  divine.  I 
augur  very  bad  things  for  our  country  my  dear  Allan  but  God  grant 
that  I may  be  mistaken.  I wonder  that  none  of  them  ever  think 
of  impeaching  O’Connell  for  high  treason.’’ 

1401  Holly,  James  T.  Negro  Preacher  of  Haiti.  A.  L.  S. 
4 pages,  folio.  Port  au  Spain,  July  5,  1879. 

1402  Hood,  Thomas.  Eminent  English  Humorous  Poet 

and  Writer.  A.  L.S.  2 pages,  8vo.  No  date. 

A)i  interesting  letter,  mainly  about  his  book  “ The  Epping 
Hmity  and  referring  to  the  “ Comic  Annual  ” and"  Whims 
and  Oddities." 

1403  Hopkinson,  Joseph.  Author  of  “ Hail  Columbia.” 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Philadelphia,  Dec.  14,  1838.  To 
Henry  Baldwin,  with  address. 

1404  Howitt,  May.  English  Author  and  Moralist.  A.  L.  S. 
4 pages,  8vo.  No  date. 

1405  Howson,  John  S.  Eminet  English  Divine.  A.  L.  S. 
4 pages,  8vo.  Liverpool,  Jan.  26,  1865. 

1406  Hughes,  Thomas.  Author  of  “ Tom  Brown’s  School 
Days.”  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  May  18,  1863. 

1407  Huger,  Isaac.  Brig.  Gen.  in  the  Revolution.  D.  S. 
small  4to.  Charleston,  Jan.  23,  1790. 

1408  Hugo,  Victor.  Eminent  French  Poet,  Dramatist,  and 
Novelist.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  with  addressed  envelope. 

1409  Hunt,  James  Henry  Leigh.  Popular  English  Poet  and 
Litterateur.  A.  L.  S.  with  initials,  4 pages,  8vo.  Ken- 
sington, Jan.  II,  1844. 


148 


1410  Hutchinson,  Thomas.  Colonial  Governor  of  Massa- 

chusetts. D.  S.  4to.  Boston,  Oct.  i,  1756,  and  part  of 
D.  S.  4to.  2 pieces 

1411  Ingelow,  Jean.  Popular  English  Poet  and  Novelist. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  No  date. 

1412  Jameson,  Anna.  Eminent  Irish  Art  Historian  and 
Essayist.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  8vo.  No  date.  To  Mrs. 
Gasgill. 

1413  Jefferson,  Joseph.  Grandfather  to  Joe  Jefferson  of 
“ Rip  Van  Winkle  ” Fame.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to. 
Philadelphia,  June  16,  1824. 

1414  Jerrold,  Douglas.  Celebrated  Humorist,  Dramati.st,  &c. 
A.  L.  S.  small  8vo.  No  date. 

1415  Journalists,  Editors,  &c.  A Series  of  Letters  of  William 
S.  King,  Charles  S.  Leland,  Samuel  A.  Drake,  &c. 

14  pieces 

1416  Key,  Francis  S.  Author  of  the  “Star  Spangled 
Banner.”  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Washington,  March  i, 
1841. 

1417  King,  William.  Military  and  Civil  Governor  of  Pensacola 
Florida.  A.  L.  S 4to.  Carlisle,  April  ii,  1815.  And 
A.  L.  S.  of  James  K.  King,  Officer  in  the  War  of  1812. 

2 pieces 

1418  Knight,  Charles.  English  Editor  and  Author.  A.  L.  S. 

4 pages,  8vo.  No  date. 

1419  Knowles,  James  Sheridan.  Eminent  English  Drama- 
tist and  Actor.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  No  date. 

‘ ‘ I thought  your  proposition  was  to  give  me  ten  guineas  for  8 pages 
or  so  of  prose.  I receive  sixteen  guineas  a sheet,  and  should  not  be 
inclined  to  write  for  a consideration  short  of  that.” 

1420  Lafayette,  Gilbert  Motier  de.  French  Major  Gen- 
eral in  the  American  Revolution  and  Friend  of  Washing- 
ton. A.  L.  S.  4to.  Valley  Forge  Camp,  May  16,  1778. 
To  Colonel  Willetts.  VERY  FINE. 

An  interesting  military  letter  in  reference  to  a fort  being 
built  under  his  instructions  by  Colonel  Gotivion. 

“ I have  that  Fort  much  at  heart.” 


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1421  Lamartine,  Alphonse  De.  French  Poet,  Orator  and 
Statesman.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  March  30,  1862. 

1422  Layard,  Austen  H.  Orientalist  and  Antiquary.  A.  L.S. 
2 pages,  8vo.  August  10,  1867. 

1423  Lear,  Tobias.  Private  Secretary  to  Gen.  Washington. 

A.  L.  S.  4to.  Dec.  29,  1815.  And  D.  S.  4to.  Feb.  19, 
1802.  2 pieces 

1424  Lee,  Mary  Custis.  Wife  of  General  Robert  E.  Lee. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Lexington,  Jan.  20,  1869. 

1425  Lee,  William  Fifth  of  the  Distinguished  Brothers  of 
Virginia.  Sheriff  of  London,  Revolutionary  Patriot  and 
Commercial  Agent  at  Antes.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages.  4to. 
Bruxelles,  Dec.  24,  1782.  To  Henry  Laurens. 

An  interesting  historical  letter. 

“ I have  just  rec’d  your  favor  of  the  21st.  inst  & at  the  same  time 
that  I acknowledge  my  obligations  to  you  for  it,  I must  confess  that 

1 read  its  contents  & that  of  the  anonj'mous  Letter  accompanying  it, 
with  more  astonishments  than  any  thing  I ever  read  in  my  life.  In 
answer  to  the  Nefarious  accusation  bro’t  against  me  of  being  the 
writer  of  the  anon}'mous  Letter,  I can  only  declare  to  you  upon  my 
Honor  which  with  me  has  ever  been  & always  shall  be  as  sacred  as 
the  most  solemn  Oath,  that  I am  not  the  Author  or  writer  of  that 
Letter  ; that  I do  not  know  who  the  Author  or  writer  is,  nor  anything 
of  its  Contents.  As  I take  it  for  granted  that  Mr  Adams,  who  this 
anonymous  Letter  writer  seems  particularly  anxious  to  traduce,  has 
been  acquainted  with  the  Affair,  I must  desire,  that  you  will  do  me 
the  Justice  to  communicate  to  him  what  I have  here  written.  Now 
Sir  I have  a request  to  make  which  I am  sure  you  cannnot  in  Justice 
or  Candor  refuse  to  comply  with.  It  is  this,  that  you  will  explicitly 
& by  return  of  Post  give  me  the  name  of  that  Person,  who  told  you 
in  London  that,  Will.  Lee  of  Bruxelles,  was  the  Author  of  that 
anonymous  Letter  of  which  you  sent  me  a copy  & also,  the  Name  of 
that  third  Person  whose  hand  writting  was  produced  in  proof  of  the 
Charge  ’ ’ etc. 

1426  Lincoln,  Mary.  Wife  of  President  Lincoln.  A.  L.  S. 

2 pages,  8vo.  Executive  Mansion,  Oct.  3,  1861.  To 
General  Scott. 

Requesting  General  Scott  to  use  his  influence  to  purchase 
a thousand  horses  offered  to  the  Federal  Government  by  a 
friend  of  her's  from  Kentucky . With  the  letter  is  two  por- 

traits of  Mrs.  Lincoln,  and  an  addressed  envelope  in  the 
hand  of  Abraham  Lincoln. 


1427  Lincoln.  Abraham.  Member  of  the  Pennsylvania  Leg- 
islature. D.  S.  small  4to.  Philadelphia,  April  21,  1784. 

1428  Livingston,  David.  The  African  Explorer.  Con- 
cluding page  of  an  A.  L.  S.  4to,  with  several  portraits  and 
newspaper  clippings. 

1429  Livingston,  Henry  B.  Officer  in  the  Revolution, 

Aide  to  General  Schuyler.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  April  1 1,  1779. 
To  General  Lincoln. 

1430  Lockhart,  John  G.  Poet  and  Critic.  Wrote  the  Life 

of  Sir  Walter  Scott.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Aug.  15, 

1844. 

1431  Longfellow,  Henry  W.  Distinguished  Poet.  Auto- 

graph Poem,  signed,  of  four  lines. 

‘ ‘ Lives  of  Great  Men  all  remind  us. 

We  can  make  our  lives  sublime. 

And  departing,  leave  behind  us. 

Footprints  on  the  sands  of  Time.” 

1432  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  with  Initials.  Cam- 
bridge, Feb.  27,  1874. 

1433  Lord,  John.  Historian.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  West  Bradford, 
Nov.  22.  No  year. 

1434  Lowell,  James  Russell.  Eminent  Poet  and  Miscel- 

laneous Writer.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Elmwood,  Sept.  24,  1876, 

1435  Loyson,  Pere  Hyacinth.  A Renegade  Catholic 
Priest  and  So-called  Reformer.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  8vo. 
Sept.  8,  1 875. 

1436  Luther,  Martin.  The  Celebrated  German  Reformer. 
Signature  and  two  lines  Autograph,  1537,  accompanied 
with  a certificate  of  genuineness,  signed  by  Dr.  Robert 
Naumann,  of  Leipsig,  with  Portrait,  Views,  6rc.  FINE 
AND  VERY  RARE. 

1437  Lyon,  Patrick.  Accused  of  Robbing  the  Bank  of 
Pennsylvania.  A series  of  papers  sigtied  by  himself.  Mayor 
Hilary  Baker,  Samuel  Robinson,  Michael  Hillegas,  Thomas 
Condie,  Judge  Jasper  Yeates  and  others.  Dated  from 
1798  to  1805,  all  relating  to  his  suit  against  the  bank  for 
false  imprisonment,  with  Portrait. 


1438 


1439 

1440 


1441 


1442 


1443 


1444 

1445 

1446 


1447 

1448 


Macready  William  Charles.  Popular  Engli.sh  Tragic 
Actor.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  No  date. 


McKeever,  Harriet  B. 

and  8vo.  Various  dates. 

Madison,  Dolly  P. 
A.  N.  S.  in  the  third  person, 
envelope. 


Opera  Author.  A.  L.  S.  4to 
2 pieces 

Wife  of  President  Madison. 
April  I 3,  1 842,  with  addressed 


Magaw,  Samuel.  Eminent  Episcopalian  Clergyman  of 
Philadelphia.  D.  S.  folio,  Feb,  19,  1767.  Signed  also 
by  the  Bishop  of  London. 

His  oath  to  confor7n  to  the  Liturgy  of  the  Chutch  of 
England. 


Marry  at,  Frederick.  Popular  English  Novelist.  A.  L.S. 
4to.  New  York,  Nov.  20.  No  year. 

Meigs,  Return  Jonathan.  Colonel  in  the  Revolutionary 
Army.  One  of  the  First  Settlers  of  Marietta,  Ohio. 
Autograph  Manuscript,  Signed,  3 pages,  4to. 

A Jounial  of  Occ7irrences  hi  the  Cherokee  Agency  from 
Jan.  to  Dec.,  1801.  Very  interesting. 


Meyerbeer,  Giacomo.  Eminent  German  Composer. 
L.  S.  8vo.  No  date. 


Mills,  John  Stuart.  Eminent  English  Political  Econo- 
mist. A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Kent,  July  22,  1870. 

Mitchell,  Donald  G.  Distinguished  American  Writer. 
“ Ik  Marvel.”  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Edgewood,  Jan. 
20,  1883. 

Moffat,  Robert.  The  Mi.ssionary  of  South  Africa. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  London,  April  i,  1878. 

Montgomery,  James.  Eminent  English  Poet.  A.  L.  S. 
4 pages,  4to.  Sheffield,  Oct.  19,  1832.  To  F.  Shobert, 
with  address. 

“I  have  fust  seen  in  a Sheffield  Newspaper  a copy  of  my  lines 
The  ‘Sk}^  Lark’  quoted  from  the  ‘Forget-me-not’  in  which  by  a 
most  barbarous  inversion  the  2<1  and  3d  stanzas  were  placed  at  the 
end,  and  the  4th  & after  the  first,  making  as  pretty  a piece  of 
mamby  pamby  as  was  ever  compiled  of  disjointed  ideas  by  a ‘ Person 
of  Quality,’  ” &c. 


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fl449  Moore,  Thomas.  Celebrated  Irish  Poet.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  April  3,  1826. 

1^450  More,  Hannah.  Distinguished  English  Author.  Friend 
of  Garrick  and  Johnson.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Birley 
Wood,  Aug.  16,  1808.  To  Cadell  and  Davies. 

An  interesting  letter  to  her  publisher  in  reference  to  ptib- 
lishing  “ Coelebs,  or  the  Bachelor  in  Search  of  a Wife,  with 
itvo  portraits. 

5145  ^ Morris,  George  P.  American  Lyric  Poet.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  New  York,  March  12,  1859. 

3452  Morse,  Samuel  F.  B.  Inventor  of  the  Telegraph 
and  Artist.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  New  York,  June  6, 
1865. 

1453  Motley,  John  Lothrop.  Eminent  American  Historian. 
A.  N.  S.  8vo.  Vienna,  May  28,  1867. 

1454  Mott,  Valentine.  Eminent  Surgeon.  A.  D.  S.  4to. 
Aug.  I 1,  1834. 

3455  Murray,  John.  Celebrated  English  Publisher.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  8vo,  no  date. 

1456  Murray,  Lindley.  Eminent  Grammarian.  A.  L.  S. 
in  the  third  person.  Holdgate,  Sept.  3,  1S22. 

3457  Neil,  John.  Author.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Portland,  April 
3.  1845. 

.1458  Neal,  Joseph  C.  Humorous  Writer.  Author  of“Char- 
coal  Sketches.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Philadelphia,  Feb.  6,  [834. 
Damaged. 

J459  Newton,  Sir  Isaac.  The  Great  English  Natural 
Philosopher.  A.  D.  S.,  partly  printed,  4to.  March  30, 
1708,  with  Portrait. 

1460  Nixon,  Colonel  John.  Read  the  Declaration  of  Inde- 
pendence to  the  People  from  the  State  House.  A.  L.  S. 
4to,  No  date. 

S461  Norris,  Isaac.  Colonial  Mayor  of  Philadelphia  and 
Jurist.  Autograph  Postscript  of  3 lines,  signed.  To  an 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to  of  James  Steele.  Newcastle,  Sept. 
19.  H33- 


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An  important  letter  in  reference  to  riimiing  the  boundary 
line  between!  Pennsylvania  and  Maryla^id.  James  Steel,  the 
writer  of  the  letter,  was  otie  of  the  Boundary  Commissioners. 

1462  O’Connell,  Daniel.  Famous  Irish  Orator  and  Patriot. 
D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  No  date. 

1463  Ogden,  F.  B.  Inventor  of  Low  Pressure  Engines. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Washington,  Jan.  25,  1813. 

1464  Olcott,  Mills.  Member  of  the  Hartford  Convention. 
D.  S.  4to.  Nov.  30,  1829.  Signed  also  by  Josiah 
Quincy. 

1465  Park,  Mungo.  Celebrated  Traveler  and  African  Ex- 
plorer. Part  of  A.  L.  S.  4to,  together  with  an  A.  N.  S.  in 
the  third  person  of  Lady  Franklin.  With  portrait,  &c. 
As  a lot. 

1466  Parton,  James.  Historian  and  Biographer.  A.  L.  S, 
3 pages.  8vo.  New  York,  May  19,  1868. 

1467  Paulding,  James  K.  Popular  American  Novelist. 

A.  L.  S.  4to.  New  York,  Aug.  4,  1828. 

1468  Payne,  John  Howard.  Author  of  “ Home,  Sweet 
Home.”  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to.  Tunis,  Aug.  17,  1851. 
To  his  sister,  Mrs.  Osborn. 

1469  Peale,  Charles  Willson.  Painted  the  First  Portrait 
of  Washington.  Officer  m the  Revolution.  D.  S.  folio. 
March  8,  1802.  Signed  also  by  Dr.  P.  S.  Physick.  Benj. 
Rush,  Blair  McClenachan  and  others. 

A petition  to  the  Commissioners  of  Philadelphia  asking 
the  appointment  of  Humphrey  Donnehue  as  Night  Watchman. 

1470  Pennsylvania.  A Petition  signed  by  89  Members  of 
the  Pennsylvania  Legislature  asking  that  Dr.  J.  H.  Gibbon 
be  appointed  to  the  Navy.  Harrisburgh,  March  24,  1835. 

1471  Peters,  Richard.  Secretary  to  a Succession  of  Colo- 
nial Governors  of  Pennsylvania  and  Clergyman.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Philadelphia,  Feb.  27,  1739.  To  Nicholas  Scull. 

1472  Philadelphia.  A Letter  from  the  Wardens  of  Phila- 
delphia. June  24,  1784.  Signed  by  Francis  Gurney, 
Thos.  Pryor,  Geo.  Ord,  Nath.  Falconer  and  Samuel 
Caldwell. 


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1473  Physicians.  A Series  of.  A.  L.  S.  or  L.  S.  4to  and 

8vo  of  Eminent  American  Physicians.  26  pieces 

1474  Phillips,  Wendell.  Orator  and  Lecturer.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
No  date. 

1475  Physicians.  Portraits  of  16  pieces 

1476  Pitman  Benj.  Celebrated  Phonographer.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
March  27,  1880. 

1477  Polk,  Mrs.  James  K.  Wife  of  President  Polk.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  Nashville,  Jan.  27,  1865. 

1478  Poniatowski,  J.  M.  X.  F.  J.,  Prince.  Musical  Com- 
poser. A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  No  date. 

This  is  stamped  on  the  corner  with  the  princely  crown  of 
the  Poniatozvskis,  and  it  is  a cool  request  to  the  celebrated 
French  vaudevillist  Neree  Desabres  to  let  the  Prince  officiate 
as  a champion  dead-head.  He  complains  that  the  last  time 
he  wanted  scats  he  did  not  get  any.  He  will  be  contented 
with  only  ten  this  time,  although  he  really  wants  tivelvc,  as 
well  as  four  boxes. 

1479  Porter,  Jane.  Popular  Novelist.  Author  of  “ Scottish 
Chiefs.”  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  8vo.  Jan.  24,  1831. 

1480  Prentiss,  George  D.  American  Poet  and  Journalist. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Hartford,  Nov.  20,  1828. 

1481  Prescott,  William  H.  Eminent  Historian.  A.  L.  S. 
3 pages,  8vo.  Boston,  May  15.  No  5'ear. 

1482  Priestley,  Joseph.  Eminent  English  Philosopher,  Chem- 
ist, and  Theologian.  D.  S.  folio.  Aug.  27,  1792. 

1483  Quitman,  John  A.  Served  with  Distinction  in  the 
Mexican  War,  and  Politician.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to. 
Monmouth,  Dec.  28,  1849. 

1484  Ramage,  Adam.  Inventor  of  the  Ramage  Printing 
Press.  A.  L.  S.,  in  the  third  person,  4to.  April  21,  1808. 

1485  Reed,  T.  Buchanan.  Eminent  Poet  and  Artist. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  New  York.  No  date,  and  Auto- 
graph Manuscript,  signed,  dated  Rome  April  22,  1868, 
being  a quotation  from  his  poem,  “ Sheridan’s  Ride.”  As 
a lot. 


155 


1486  Reed,  Charles.  Popular  English  Novelist.  A.  L.  S. 
3 pages,  8vo.  Dec.  7.  No  year. 

1487  Realf,  Richard.  Poet  and  Lecturer.  A.  L.  S.  8vo. 
May  25,  1855. 

1488  Redman,  John,  M.  D.  First  President  of  the  College 
of  Physicians  of  Philadelphia.  A.  D.  S.  4to.  Dec.  31, 
1796. 

1489  Reid,  Captain  Mayne.  Popular  Novelist.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  No  date. 

1490  Renaud,  Edward.  Author  of  War  Hymns.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Washington,  April  i,  1870. 

1491  Richmond,  Lee.  Clergyman  and  Author.  Wrote 
the  “ Dairyman’s  Daughter.”  A.  L.  S.  4to.  July  4, 
1826. 

1492  Robertson,  William.  Eminent  Scottish  Historian. 
A.  L.  S.  folio.  No  date. 

1493  Rogers,  Samuel.  Eminent  English  Poet.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  London,  Feb.  20,  1841. 

1494  Royall,  Anne.  Author.  Kidnapped  by  the  Indians 
when  a child.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  Washington,  Jan. 
29,  1822. 

1495  Ruskin,  John.  Eminent  English  Arti.stand  Art  Critic. 

A.  L.  S.  8vo.  No  date. 

1496  Schiller,  Johann  Christoph  Friedrich.  The  Great 
National  Poet  of  Germany.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Sep.  26,  1788, 
with  address.  FINE. 

1497  Scientists.  A.  L.  S.  8vo  and  4to  of  Joseph  Henry, 

B.  A.  Gould,  Moncure  Robinson,  Robert  Hare,  etc. 

6 pieces 

1498  Scientists.  Portraits  of.  28  pieces 

1499  Scott,  Sir  Walter.  Eminent  Scottish  Poet  and  Nov- 
elist. A.  L.  S.  4to.  Edinburgh,  May  20,  1824.  To 
William  Laidlaw,  with  address.  VERY  FINE. 

1500  Sewell,  Elizabeth.  Popular  Novelist.  A.  L.  S.  4 
pages.  8vo.  Oct.  7,  i860. 


156 

1501  Shaw,  Henry  W.  “Josh  Billings,”  Celebrated  Hu- 
morist. A.  L.  S.  “ Josh  Billings,”  4 pages,  8vo.  Nov. 
27.  No  year. 

A fascinating  autobiographical  letter. 

1502  Sheburne,  William  Petty.  Earl  of,  and  Marquis  of 
Lansdowne.  Eminent  English  Statesman.  L.  S.  folio. 
Whitehall,  July  ii,  1767.  To  the  Deputy  Governor  of 
Maryland. 

1503  Sheridan,  Mrs.  Second  Wife  of  Richard  Brinsley 
Sheridan.  A.  L.  S.  in  the  third  person.  No  date. 

1504  Shillaber,  Benjamin  P.  “Mrs.  Partington.”  Hu- 
morous Writer.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Chelsea,  May  21,  1872. 

1505  Shippen,  William.  Director  General  of  the  Medical 
Department  of  the  Continental  Army.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Philadelphia,  Feb.  14,  1777.  Stained. 

1506  Sims,  William  Gilmore.  Popular  Southern  Poet  and 
Novelist.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  July  29.  No  year. 

1507  Skinner,  Jo’.n  S.  Writer  on  Agriculture.  A.  L.  S.4to. 
Baltimore,  Dec.  9,  1823. 

1 508  Smith,  Rev.  Sydney.  Celebrated  English  Divine. 

A.  N.  S.  8vo.  March  30,  1822. 

1 509  Southey,  Robert.  Eminent  English  Poet.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Keswick,  Nov.  10,  1835.  FINE. 

1510  Sparks,  Jared.  Historian  and  Biographer.  A.  L.  S. 
4 pages,  4to.  Cambridge,  Feb.  22,  1859. 

15 1 1 Staunton,  George.  Chinese  Scholar  and  Traveller. 
A.  L.  S.  qto.  Dec.  16,  1796. 

1512  Stephenson,  Robert.  Eminent  English  Civil  Engineer. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  qto.  Dec.  i,  1828.  With  Portraits. 

1513  Stowe,  Harriet  Beecher.  A.  L.  S.  “ Hattie,”  2 pages, 
8vo.  Aug.  1 1,  1883. 

1514  Strickland,  Agnes.  English  Historian  and  Biographer. 
A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  8vo.  No  date. 


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1515  Taylor,  Bayard.  Eminent  American  Poet  and  Traveller. 
A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  8vo.  Kennett  Square,  Dec.  29,  1870. 
To  James  R.  Osgood.  VERY  FINE. 

An  interesting  letter,  mentions  the  publishing  of  his  Trans- 
lation of  Faust. 

1516  Ten  Broeck,  Abraham.  Brig.  Gen.  of  Militia  in  the 
Revolution.  Served  at  Bemis  Heights.  A.  D.  S.  4to. 
Sep.  17,  1781. 

1517  Thomas,  Theodore.  Celebrated  Musical  Composer. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Oct.  22,  1878,  with  portraits. 

1518  Thorburn,  Grant.  Seedsman  and  Author.  A.  L.  S. 
3 pages,  8vo.  New  Haven,  Aug.  2,  1859. 

1519  Tocqueville,  Alexis  De.  Eminent  French  Statesman 
and  Political  Philosopher.  A.  L.  S.  in  the  third  person, 
8vo,  no  date,  with  portrait. 

1520  Toplady,  Augustus  M.  English  Calvinistic  Divine. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Jan.  3,  1777. 

1521  Tufts,  Cotton,  Distinguished  Surgeon  in  the  Revolu- 
tion. D.  S.  4to.  April  14,  1791. 

1522  Tupper,  Martin  F.  Popular  English  Poet  and  Novelist. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  May  ii,  1868.  To  L.  J.  Cist,  with  ad- 
dressed envelope,  with  six  one-penny  stamps. 

Conveying  a poem  of  three  verses  on  the  inner  page  en- 
titled Never  Give  Up." 

1523  Voltaire,  Francois  Marie  Arouet  de.  The  Most 
Remarkable  Name  in  the  History  of  French  Literature. 
A.  L.  S.  with  initial  “V,”  4to.  Sept.  12,  1760.  To 
Monsieur  D’Argental,  with  address  and  two  portraits. 
FINE  AND  RARE. 

1524  Wallace,  Genl.  Lew.  Author  of  “Ben  Hur.”  10 
pages  of  the  Original  Manuscript  of  “Ben  Hur,”  folio. 
On  the  last  page  the  Author  has  written  “ Finished  in  the 
Old  Palace  of  the  Peublos,  December  1879,  New  Mexico.” 

1525  Walton,  Geo.  Signer  of  the  Declaration  of  Inde- 
pendence. Part  of  D.  S.  4to.  Signed  also  by  W.  Stephens, 
Peter  Deveaux  and  others. 


158 


1526  Warner,  Charles  Dudley.  Eminent  Author.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages,  8vo.  Hartford,  Aug.  27,  1874. 

1527  Washington,  Geo.  First  President  of  the  United 
States.  Commander-in-Chief  of  the  Continental  Army. 
The  Greatest  Man  of  Modern  Times.  A.  L.  S.  4to. 
Mount  Vernon,  July  17,  1785.  To  Mr.  Hillegas.  VERY 
FINE. 

‘ ‘ The  inclosed  Packet  contains  necessary  & valnable  Papers  in  a 
suit  which  I have  depending  in  Washington  county,  in  the  State  of 
Pennsylvania,  under  the  manage  of  the  Gentlemen  to  whom  they 
are  directed. 

Mr.  Smith  requested  me  (tho’  circuitous)  to  address  them  to 
your  care,  and  he  should  be  certain  of  getting  them, — this  must  be 
my  apology  for  the  trouble  I am  giving  you,  I hope,  will  obtain 
your  excuse. — 

The  sooner  the  parcel  could  be  sent  by  a safe  hand  the  better, 
as  some  of  the  Papers  point  to  evidence  which  may  require  time  to 
obtain, — and  all  of  them  want  consideration. 

With  esteem  & regard 

I am  — Sir 
Yr.  most  obedt  Servt 

G.  Washington.” 

1528  Washington,  Martha.  Wife  of  Genl.  Washington. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  No  date.  VERY  FINE. 

This  letter  is  signed  in  fzdl,  Martha  Washmgto?i,” 

which  is  of  rare  occtirrence. 

" Dear  Madam 

Tom  brings  you  37  lb  of  butter  which  is  all  that  could  be  put  into 
the  pots — We  intended  to  come  to  see  you  this  week  but  Jack 
told  us  you  woud  come  some  day  but  did  not  say  what  day,  pre- 
vented our  visiting  you  as  we  should  have  done  had  we  not  expected 
you  every  day,  as  the  weather  was  so  fine,  we  shall  expect  to  see  you 
soon.  There  is  a cask  of  apples  here  for  you.  Mr.  Wa’n  would  have 
sent  them  but  he  had  no  barrel  that  the  Mallojes  could  be  put  in  or 
shoud  send  them  boath  to  you.  I am  with  my  compliments. 

Yours  Very  Sincerely 

Martha  Washington.” 

1529  Watson,  John  F.  Annalist  of  Philadelphia  and  New 
York.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  May  14,  1830. 

1530  Watson,  Elkanah.  Agriculturist.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages, 
folio.  Pittsfield,  Aug.  2,  1812. 


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1531  Watts,  Isaac.  Eminent  English  Divine  and  Hymn 
Writer.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Newington  near  London,  Ang.  28, 
1739.  To  Rev.  Jno.  Mitner,  with  address.  VERY  FINE. 

1532  Wesley,  Charles.  Eminent  Methodist  Preacher  and 
Hymn  Writer.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Bristol,  Nov.  20,  1753, 
with  portrait.  FINE. 

1533  Wesley,  John.  Founder  of  the  Methodists.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  Bristol,  Aug.  i,  1783,  with  portrait. 

Written  on  the  back  of  another  letter. 

1534  Wheatley,  Richard.  Archbishop  of  Dublin.  Emi- 
nent English  Thinker  and  Writer.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to. 
Turnbridge  Wells,  Aug.  3,  1835. 

1535  Whitefield,  George.  Eminent  English  Preacher  and 
Founder  of  the  Calvinistic  Methodists.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
4to.  Bristol,  Feb.  27,  1738/9,  with  2 portraits. 

A characteristic  letter  and  fine  specimen. 

1536  Whittier,  John  Greenleaf.  The  Good  Old  Quaker 

Poet.  Autograph  Poem,  signed,  entitled  “From  ‘The 
Centennial  Hymn.’  ” 2 verses,  8vo. 

1537  Wistar,  Caspar,  Jr.  Eminent  Physician.  A.  L.  S. 
folio.  July  17,  1805.  To  P.  Muhlenberg. 

1538  Wordsworth,  William.  Eminent  English  Poet.  L.  S. 
3 pages,  8vo,  no  date,  with  portrait. 

1539  Zinzendorf,  Nicholas  Louis,  Count.  The  Restorer 
of  the  Moravian  Sect.  A.  D.  S.  small  8vo,  1735,  with 
3 portraits.^  VERY  RARE. 

1540  Miscellaneous.  A.  L.  S.  and  L.  S.  of  Prosper  M. 

Wetmore,  Geo.  Ticknor,  J.  W.  Thornton,  J.  Thomas, 
Peyton  J.  Symrnes,  H.  J.  Raymond  and  Juan  Morales, 
&c.  7 pieces 

1541  Portraits  of  Foreign  and  American  Authors. 

23  pieces 

1542  Carleton,  Will.  Popular  Poet  and  Writer.  A.  L.  S. 
8vo.  New  York,  Jan.  24,  1882. 


i6o 


KINGS  AND  QUEENS  OF  ENGLAND,  AND 
STATESMEN,  GENERALS,  Etc. 

1543  Alexandra,  Princess  of  Wales.  A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  8vo. 
Sandringham,  Feb.  8,  1879,  with  cabinet  photograph. 

1544  Anne,  Queen  of  Great  Britain.  L.  S.  folio.  St. 
James,  Mav  30,  1710.  Signed  also  the  Earl  of  Godolphin. 
FINE. 

1545  Caroline,  Queen  of  Great  Britain.  Wife  of  George 
II.  Part  of  D.  S.  4to,  with  portrait. 

1546  The  Same.  Portrait,  after  Kneller.  Engraved  by  J- 
Faber.  Mezzotmto.  RARE. 

1547  Charles  I,  King  of  England.  Beheaded.  D.  S. 
folio.  Sept.  II,  1645.  To  Wm.  Thomas,  High  Sheriff  of 
Glamorgan.  VERY  FINE. 

1548  Facsimile  of  the  Death  Warrant  of  Charles  I. 

And  5 portraits.  As  a lot. 

1549  Charles  II,  King  of  England.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio. 
Whitehall,  Aug.  9,  1672.  Signed  also  by  the  Earl  of 
Shaftesbury. 

Grant  of  Mulberry  Garden  to  the  Earl  of  Arlington. 

1550  Edward  VI,  King  of  England.  Parchment  docu- 


ment  of  the  time  of,  with  curious  wax  seal. 

Damaged. 

And  L.  S.  of  Walter  Rawlige. 

2 pieces 

1551 

Elizabeth.  The  Great  Queen  of  England, 
of  a D.  S.  4to.  FINE  SIGNATURE. 

Upper  half 

1552 

Portrait  of  Queen  Elizabeth. 

5 pieces 

1553 

George  I.  King  of  England.  D.  S.  folio. 

St.  James, 

May  31,  1725.  Signed  also  by  the  Duke  of  Newcastle. 
FINE. 

1554 

Portrait  of  George  I.  FINE. 

2 pieces 

1555 

George  II.  King  of  England.  Parchment  D.  S.  folio. 

Kensington,  Aug.  26,  1739. 


i6i 


1556  George  II.  Duplicate  of  the  Order  for  Proclaiming 
King  George  II.  Signed  by  Earl  Godolphin,  Duke  of 
Newcastle,  Walpole,  Carteret,  S.  Compton,  Trevor,  and 
others.  Dated  Whitehall,  June  24,  1727.  Addressed  to 
Patrick  Gordon,  Lieut.  Gov.  of  the  Province  of  Pennsyl- 
vania. With  address.  FINE. 

“ After  Onr  hearty  Commendations.  It  having  pleased  Almighty 
God  to  take  to  his  Mercy  out  of  His  troublesome  Life,  Our  late  Sov- 
ereign Lord  King  George  of  Blessed  Memory.  And  thereupon  his 
Royal  Majesty  King  George  the  second  being  here  proclaimed.  We 
have  thought  fitt  to  Signify  the  same  unto  You,  with  Directions, 
that  you  do  with  the  Assistance  of  the  Council  and  other  Principal 
Planters  and  Inhabitants  of  the  Province  of  Penselvania,  forthwith 
Proclaim  his  most  Sacred  Majesty  King  George  the  Second  according 
to  the  Form  here  enclosed  with  the  Solemnities  and  Ceremonies 
requisite  on  the  like  Occasions.  And  so  not  doubting  of  your  ready 
Complyance  herein.  We  bid  you  heartily  farewell.  From  the  Council 
Chamber  at  Whitehall  the  24th  day  of  June  1727.” 

1557  George  III.  King  of  England.  D.  S.  folio.  St.  James, 

July  I,  1762.  Signed  also  by  the  Marquis  of  Bute. 

1558  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  St.  James,  June  9,  1779. 

Signed  also  by  Lord  North  and  others. 

An  order  for  the  paying  of  the  contractors  for  victualling 
the  Forces  in  Canada. 

1559  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  St.  James,  Feb.  24,  1809 

Signed  shortly  before  he  became  insane.  Folio. 

1560  George  the  Fourth.  King  of  England.  A.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  4to.  Brighton,  Jan.  23,  1804.  To  Count  de 
Starkemberg.  VERY  FINE. 

Inviting  assistance  for  a ball  to  be  given  on  the  Anniver- 
sary of  the  Reign  of  his  father.  Written  in  French. 

1561  George  the  Fourth.  2 fine  Portraits. 

1562  Henry  VII.  King  of  England.  Parchment  D.  S. 

small  4to.  Tower  of  London,  Jan.  ii,  1496. 

A warrant  for  a pair  of  satin  shoes  lined  with  velvet  for 
the  King. 

1663  Henry  VIII.  King  of  England.  Parchment  D.  S. 
double  folio,  1540.  VERY  FINE  AND  RARE. 


i62 


Grant  to  Gregory  Lord  Cromwell,  of  the  Demesnes  of  the 
Abbey  of  Laiind.  This  important  Document  is  printed  in 
Nicholl's  History  of  Leicestershire. 

$564  James  I.  King  of  England.  D.  S.  4to.  Hampton, 
Sept.  15,  1606.  P"INE. 

1565  James  II.  King  of  England.  D.  S.  4to.  Whitehall, 
April  29,  1687.  Signed  also  by  Samuel  Pepys.  VERY 
FINE. 

1566  John,  King  of  England.  Portrait  and  Facsimile  of 
the  Magna  Charta. 

1567  Victoria,  Queen  of  England.  D.  S.  3 page.s,  folio. 
St.  James,  June  3,  1847,  with  3 portraits. 

1568  William  III,  King  of  England  Prince  of  Orange. 
D.  S.  folio.  Kensington,  March  19,  1700. 

Warrant  for  £yoo  on  account  of  rents  from  the  Estate  of 
Lord  Preston,  forfeittd  for  high  treason. 

1569  William  and  Mary,  King  and  Queen  of  England. 
Original  Manuscript  Tower  Records  of  1681.  Double 
folio.  Signed  by  R.  Howard,  Thos.  Cheek,  Ailesbury, 
Sunderland,  Huntingdon  and  others. 

The  di  rnands  of  Thos.  Check  for  the  keeping  of  prisoners 
in  the  Toiver  of  London. 

1570  William  IV,  King  of  England.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  no 
date.  FINE. 

Abercromby,  Sir  Ralph.  Distinguished  British  Gen- 
eral. D.  S.  folio.  St.  Vincent,  July  9,  1797. 

1572  Albermarle,  George  Monk,  Duke  of.  A Successful 
English  General.  D.  S.  4to.  Dec.  5,  1668.  FINE. 

1573  Amherst,  Jeffrey,  Lord.  Eminent  English  General 
and  Colonial  Governor  of  Virginia.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio. 
New  York,  Sept.  22,  1763. 

1574  Bacon,  Sir  Nicholas.  Lord  Keeper  of  the  Great  Seal 
of  England  and  the  first  to  rank  as  Lord  Chancellor. 
Father  of  Francis  Bacon,  Lord  Verulam.  D.  S.  folio. 
June  8,  1577,  with  fine  Portrait.  VERY  RARE. 


163 


J575  Blackstone,  Sir  William.  Celebrated  English  Jurist. 
Author  of  “ Blackstone’s  Commentaries.”  A.  L.  S.  3 
pages,  4to.  Buckingham,  July  13,  1779.  FINE. 

“I  rejoice  at  the  fair  Prospect  of  Success  in  America,  which  the 
last  Accounts  from  thence  have  opened  to  us,  & hope  we  shall  be 
able  to  stand  our  ground  in  Europe  against  the  united  efforts  of  all 
our  Enemies.” 

J576  Bright,  John.  Celebrated  English  Orator  and  States- 
man. A.  L.  S.  8vo.  June  i,  1867. 

S577  Byng,  George.  English  Admiral.  Served  in  the  Ex- 
pedition to  Good  Hope.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Northampton, 
Jan.  14,  1791. 

1578  Canterbury,  John  Whitgift.  Archbishop  and  Chap- 
lain to  Queen  Elizabeth.  D.  S.  as  Archbishop,  folio.  White- 
hall, Feb.  4,  1601.  Signed  also  by  Sir  John  Popham, 
who  passed  sentence  on  Mary  Queen  of  Scots  ; Sir  John 
Hubert,  Sir  F.  Knollys,  Earl  of  Worcester;  Sir  Thomas 
Egerton,  Lord  Buckhurst  and  Robert  Cecyll,  all  members 
of  Queen  Elizabeth’s  Privy  Council.  FINE  AND  IN- 
TERESTING. 

1579  Cardegan,  James  Thomas  Brudenell.  Earl  of  Cele- 
brated English  General.  Noted  for  his  charge  at  Bala- 
klav'a.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  March  12,  1843. 

3580  Cathcart,  Wm.  Shaw,  Earl.  British  Soldier  and 
Diplomatist.  Served  in  America  at  the  Storming  of  Forts 
Montgomery  and  Clinton.  Wounded  at  Brandywine. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  The  Emperor  of  Russias  Head  Quarters, 
Sept.  24,  1813.  To  Gen.  Jackson. 

“ I congratulate  you  on  the  fall  of  St.  Sebastian.” 

1581  Christie,  G.  English  General.  A.  L.  S.  4 pages,  folio. 
Barbados,  Oct.  18,  1782.  To  Alex.  Adair. 

Speaks  of  the  loss  of  ‘‘  The  Royal  George." 

1582  Cockburn,  Sir  George.  Celebrated  British  Admiral. 
Conveyed  Napoleon  to  St.  Helena.  Took  part  in  the  cap- 
ture of  Washington  in  1814.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages.  4to. 
H.  M.  Ship  ‘‘  Implacable,”  Downs.  June  9,  1810. 

$583  Coke,  Sir  Edward.  Lord  Chief  Justice  of  England. 
Author  of  ” Coke  upon  Littleton.”  D.  S.  small  4to.  Jan. 
30,  1611,  with  2 portraits.  FINE. 


164 


‘‘  xxxo  die  January  Anno  Dni  1611  Receyved  by  me  Sr  Edward 
Coke  knight  Lord  Cheife  Justice  of  his  Mat'^s  Courte  of  Comon  pleas 
of  Sr  Thomas  Knyvett  of  Ashwelthorpe  in  the  Countie  of  Norff. 
Knight  the  some  of  one  hundred  poundes  of  lawfull  Englishe  money 
in  p’te  of  payment  of  a more  some  due  vnto  me  from  Mr  Audley  for 
which  the  landes  late  the  said  Audlys  in  Pagraue  in  Norff.  in  the 
tenure  of  Sr  Edmond  Paston  knight  or  his  assignesare  now  extended 
vpon  a statute  of  fiue  hundred  poundes  I saye  Receyved 

Edw  Coke  ” 

1584  Disraeli,  Benjamin.  Earl  of  Beacon.sfield.  English 
Prime  Minister  and  Eminent  Novelist.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
small  8vo.  July  il,  1847. 

1585  Elgin,  Thomas  Bruce,  Earl  of.  English  General. 
Formed  the  collection  known  as  the  “ Elgin  Marbles,” 
owned  by  the  British  Government.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  4to. 
Jan.  5,  1806.  In  French. 

1 586  Queen  Elizabeth’s  Privy  Council.  Documents  signed 
by  Cecil,  Lord  Burleigh,  Charles  Howard,  Earl  of  Notting- 
ham, Sir  John  Popham  (who  passed  sentence  on  Mary 
Queen  of  Scots),  Sir  John  Herbert,  Sir  F.  Knollys,  Duke 
of  Bedford,  Sir  Thomas  Egerton,  Lord  Buckhurst,  Robert 
Cecyll,  Sir  Wm.  Howard,  and  others.  Three  documents, 
dated  1572,  1597,  and  1601.  Folio.  FINE  LOT. 

1587  Ellenborough,  Edward  Law.  Lord  Chief  Justice  of 

England.  D.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  March  3,  1804.  And 
D.  S.  by  Gen.  Sir  Alan  Cameron.  1808.  2 pieces 

1588  Elphinstone,  Geo.  Keith.  Viscount  Keith.  Distin- 
guished British  Admiral.  Served  in  America.  D.  S.  4to. 

1589  Erskine,  Thomas,  Lord.  An  Illustrious  British  States- 
man and  Orator.  Lord  Chancellor.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  June 
25,  1824. 

1590  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  in  the  third  person,  4to.  No 
date.  And  two  cut  signatures.  As  a lot. 

1591  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  No  date.  And  A.  N.  S. 
in  the  third  person,  small  4to,  with  portrait.  As  a lot. 

1592  Fox,  Charles  James.  Eminent  English  Statesmen. 
The  Great  Opponent  of  Wm.  Pitt  and  Friend  of  America. 
D.  S.  folio.  St.  James,  June  5,  1783,  with  portrait. 


1593  Gladstone,  Wm.  E.  The  Great  Prime  Minister  of 
Great  Britain.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Whitehall.  Jan.  25, 
1845.  To  G.  P.  R.  James.  FINE. 

1594  Grenville,  William  Wynoham  Grenville,  Lord. 

Eminent  English  Statesman  and  Orator.  D.  S.  folio. 
Whitehall,  April  23,  1791. 

1595  Grey,  Charles  Earl.  English  Statesman.  A.  L.  S. 
2 pages  4to.  Nov.  8,  1856. 

1596  Hale,  Sir  Mathew.  Lord  Chief  Justice.  Author  of 
“ Pleas  of  the  Crown.”  D.  S.  folio.  Nov.  7,  1667. 
Signed  also  by  Edward  Atkyns  and  Sir  J.  Turner,  the 
two  other  Barons  of  the  Exchequer,  &c.,  with  Portrait. 

A sunmions  in  reference  to  loss  in  the  great  fire  in  London. 
FINE  AND  RARE. 

1597  Halifax,  George.  Earl  of.  British  Statesman.  D.  S. 
folio.  June  4,  1725. 

1598  Harcourt,  Simon.  Viscount  Harcourt.  Lord  Keeper 
of  the  Seal  and  Lord  Chancellor.  Letter  in  the  hand  of 
another  person.  4to.  Aug.  25,  1711. 

“ Writing  is  so  uneasy  to  me,  that  I know  your  lord’p  will  pardon 
me  for  giving  you  this  trouble  in  an  other  hand  than  my  own.” 

1599  Harcourt,  William.  English  General.  D.  S.  folio. 
July  14,  1802.  Signed  also  by  Generals  Alured  Clarke 
and  J.  Craig. 

1600  Heath,  Sir  Robert.  Lord  Chief  Justice  of  King’s  Bench. 
D.  S.  and  three-line  Autograph  folio.  July  20,  1632,  with 
fine  Portrait.  VERY  FINE*  AND  RARE. 

The  petition  of  a poor  widow  for  relief.  At  the  bottom 
Sir  Robert  Heath  has  written  : 

“ This  is  a work  of  charity  and  I entreat  Sir  John  Hobart  and  Mr_ 
Potts  to  treat  and  end  this  if  they  can.” 

1601  Holt,  Sir  John.  Lord  Chief  Justice  of  King’s  Bench. 
D.  S.  folio.  Feb.  20,  1707,  with  Portrait. 

1 602  Tuxon,  William.  Archbishop  of  Canterbury  and  Lord 
High  Treasurer.  Received  the  dying  injunctions  of  King 


i66 


Charles  at  the  scaffold.  D.  S.  folio.  March  2,  1636. 
Signed  also  by  Edward  Littleton  and  others.  FINE  AND 
RARE. 

1603  Lowe,  Sir  Hudson.  Celebrated  British  General 
Napoleon’s  Jailor  at  St.  Helena.  D.  S.  folio.  Marseilles, 
Aug.  I,  1815. 

1604  Lyttleton,  William  Henry.  Captain  General  and 
Governor  of  the  Province  of  South  Carolina.  D.  S.  4to. 
July  6,  1756.  Signed  John  O.  Yates. 

In  reference  to  provisions  for  Charleston,  South  Carolina. 

1605  Marlborough,  John  Churchill,  Duke  of.  The  Great 
English  General.  D.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  Bouchain,  Oct. 
2.  17  1 1.  Signed  also  by  Col.  John  Selwyn. 

The  findings  of  a Court  Martial. 

1606  Moore,  Sir  John.  Celebrated  English  General,  whose 
death  was  commemorated  by  the  Poet  Wolfe.  A.  D.  S. 
4to.  Canterbury,  Aug.  6,  1799. 

1607  Nelson,  Horatio.  Viscount  Nelson  and  Duke  of 
Bronte.  Celebrated  British  Admiral.  Gained  the  Victory 
of  the  Nile  and  Trafalgar.  Autograph  naval  order  of  three 
lines.  Small  4to,  with  4 portraits. 

‘ ‘ Order  for to  proceed  close  ofif  St.  Sebastian  to  inform  all 

skips  of  niy  position  towards  Barcelona.” 

1608  North,  Frederick.  Lord  and  Earl  of  Guilford.  Prime 
Minister.  England’s  Evil  Genius  during  the  American 
Revolution.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages.  4to.  Nov.  30,  1786,  with 
2 portraits.  FINE  AND  RARE. 

1609  Palmerston,  Henry  John  Temple.  Viscount.  Emi- 
nent English  Prime  Minister.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo. 
Broadlands,|.Jan.  7,  1851. 

1610  Peel,7Sir  Robert.  Celebrated  English  Statesman. 
A.  L.  S.  in  the  third  person,  8vo.  Whitehall,  March  3d. 
No  year. 

1611  Pepys,  Samuel.  Secretary  of  the  Admiralty.  Author 
of  the  immortal  “ Diary.”  D.  S.  folio.  Feb.  6,  1666. 


167 


1612  Pitt,  William.  Earl  of  Chatham.  Illustrious  Eng- 
lish Statesman  and  Orator.  Opposed  the  Stamp  Act. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  May  15(1 790),  with  3 portraits. 

1613  Russell,  Lord  John.  Earl  Russell.  Eminent  Eng- 
lish Whig  Statesman.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages,  8vo.  May  4, 
1840. 

1614  Salisbury,  Marquis  of.  Eminent  English  Statesman. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  April  29,  1870. 

1615  Selkirk,  Earl  of.  Attempted  to  Establish  a Settle- 
ment on  the  Red  River.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  4to.  London, 
July  5,  1806. 

1616  Sterling,  William  Maxwell.  English  Statesman  and 
Eminent  Author.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  no  date. 

1617  Walpole,  Horace,  Earl  of  Orford.  Famous  Literary 
Gossip,  Amateur  and  Wit.  D.  S.  small  4to.  Ma}^  20, 
1796,  with  portrait. 

1618  Wellington,  Arthur  Wellesley,  First  Duke  of.  Cele- 
brated English  General  and  Statesman.  A.  L.  S.  3 pages, 
4to.  Paris,  March  6,  1817.  To  Mrs.  Caton. 

An  interesting  letter,  recommending  his  Military  Secretary, 
Col.  Heivey,  as  a proper  person  to  marry  Mrs  . Caton' s 
daughter. 

1619  Wilmington,  Spencer  Compton,  Earl  of.  English 
Statesman.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  May  24,  1729. 


1620  Signatures  and  Documents.  Signed  by  English 

Statesmen.  l 8 pieces 

1621  Portraits  of  English  Kings  and  Queens.  28  pieces 

1622  Portraits  of  English  Statesmen.  45  pieces 

1623  Portraits  of  English  Generals.  20  pieces 

1624  Portraits  of  English  Queens.  7 pieces 


EMPERORS  AND  CZARS  OF  RUSSIA. 

1628  Alexis.  Founder  of  the  House  of  Romanoff.  D.  S. 
long  folio,  with  seal.  FINE. 


1629  Alexander  I,  Emperor  of  Russia.  D.  S.  4to.  St. 

Petersbourg,  June  14,  1816,  with  five  portraits. 

1630  Alexandra  Feodorowna,  Empress  of  Russia.  Wife 
of  Nicholas  I.  L.  S.  4to.  May  3,  1821,  with  3 portraits. 

1631  Bovise  Godounove,  Czar  of  Russia.  D.  S.  long  folio, 
i6mo,  with  seal. 

1632  Catherine  I,  Empress  of  Russia.  D.  S.  folio.  1726. 
FINE. 

1633  Catherine  II,  The  Great  Empress  of  Russia.  L.  S. 
folio.  Sep.  24,  1781,  with  5 portraits.  FINE. 

1634  Ivan  IV,  Czar  of  Russia.  Called  “ Ivan  the  Terrible.” 
Established  the  first  printing  press  in  Russia.  D.  S.  folio. 
1551.  With  fine  seal.  EINE  AND  RARE. 

1635  Maria  Feodorowna,  Empress  of  Russia.  Wife  of 
Paul.  E.S-4to.  St.  Petersburg,  Oct.  3 r , 18 1 5,  in  French, 
with  2 portraits. 

1636  Michael  Fedorowitz,  Czar  of  Russia.  D.  S.  long 
folio.  1628. 

1637  Nicolas  ist,  Emperor  of  Russia.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio. 
June  17,  1835,  'vith  2 portraits. 

1638  The  Same.  Signature,  and  Signature  of  the  Empress 
Alexandra,  with  2 portraits.  As  a lot. 

1639  Paul  I,  Emperor  of  Russia.  Assassinated.  A.  L.  S. 
4to.  St.  Petersburg,  Dec.  27,  1777.  F'INE. 

1640  Peter  Alexiowitz  I,  called  Peter  the  Great,  Czar  of 
Russia.  D.  S.  folio.  Lembergh,  March  17,  1707.  with 
five  Portraits,  and  Views  and  Clippings.  VERY  FINE 
AND  RARE. 

1641  Theodore  I,  Czar  of  Russia.  D.  S.  long  folio.  1590. 
With  seal.  RARE. 

1642  Beketoff,  Prince,  Vera.  Eminent  Russian  Statesman. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  No  date.  In  English. 


169 


1643  Gortchakoff,  Alexander,  Prince.  Russian  Statesman. 
A.  L.  S.  8vo.  April  26,  1831,  with  Portrait. 

1644  Menzikoff,  Alexander,  Prince.  Celebrated  Russian 
Statesman  of  the  Reign  of  Peter  II.  L.  S.  4to.  Feb.  9, 
1707,  with  Seal.  FINE. 

1645  Meyendorff,  Peter  von.  A Russian  Diplomat. 
A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Dec.  29,  1855,  in  English. 

1646  Nesselrode,  Charles  Robert,  Count  von.  Eminent 

Russian  Diplomatist.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Sept.  21 
(1840),  and  one  other.  2 pieces 

1647  Orlof,  Alexis,  Count.  Famous  Russian  Diplomatist 
and  General.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Oct.  25.  No  year. 

KINGS  OF  SWEDEN. 

1648  Adolphus  Frederick,  King  of  Sweden.  D.  S.  folio. 
Oct.  27,  1767. 

1649  Portrait  of  Adolphus  Frederick.  Engraved  by 
Fritzsch.  Folio.  FINE. 

1650  Charles  IX,  King  of  Sweden.  D.  S.  folio,  June  27, 
1596.  Stained  from  seal.  RARE. 

1651  Charles  X (Charles  Gustavus),  King  of  Sweden. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Aug.  20,  1658. 

1652  Charles  XI,  King  of  Sweden.  D.  S.  folio.  June  21. 
1684,  with  Seal.  VERY  FINE. 

1653  Portrait  of  Charles  XI.  Line.  Folio.  VERY  FINE. 

1654  Charles  XII.  King  of  Sweden.  The  Celebrated 
Conqueror.  D.  S.  folio.  Jan.  31,  1717,  with  seal  and  3 
portraits.  VERY  FINE  AND  RARE. 

1655  Charles  XIII.  King  of  Sweden.  D.  S.  folio.  May 
22,  1810,  with  portrait. 

1656  Charles  XIV  (Jean  Baptiste  Jule  Bernadotte). 
King  of  Sweden  and  Marshal  of  France.  D.  S.  (Carl 
Johan)  folio.  Drottningholms,  Aug.  25,  1831,  with  3 
portraits. 


1657  Charles  XV  (Louis  Eugene).  King  of  Sweden. 
L.  S.  4to.  No  date. 

1658  Christian  VII.  King  of  Denmark.  D.  S.  2 pages, 
folio.  Nov.  5,  1772,  with  seal  and  portrait.  FINE. 

1659  Christina.  Queen  of  Sweden.  D,  S.  folio.  Aug.  14, 
1647,  with  2 portraits.  FINE. 

1660  Erik  XIV.  King  of  Sweden.  Son  of  Gustavus  Vasa. 
Proposed  Marriage  to  Queen  Elizabeth  of  England. 
D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Oct.  8,  1561,  with  seal  (stained)  and 
colored  portrait.  RARE. 

1661  Frederick,  King  of  Sweden.  L.  S.  4to.  Schondalen, 
Aug.  5,  1719,  with  fine  portrait. 

1662  Gnstavus  I,  commonly  called  Gustavus  Vasa.  King 
of  Sweden.  Document  of  the  time  of.  Sept.  16,  1556, 
with  seal  and  3 portraits. 

1663  Gustavus,  Adolphus  ( Gustavus  II).  King  of  Sweden. 
D.  S.  folio.  Jan.  1624,  with  seal. 

1664  Gustavus  III.  King  of  Sweden.  D.  S.  folio.  June  i, 
1788,  with  4 portraits. 

1665  Gustavus  IV,  King  of  Sweden.  D.  S.  folio.  No 
date,  with  Portrait. 

1666  John  III,  King  of  Sweden.  D.  S.  folio  Oct.  3,  1672. 

1667  Oscar  I,  King  of  Sweden.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo.  Roma, 
March  14,  1847. 

1668  Oscar  II,  King  of  Sweden.  A.  L.  S.  2 pages,  8vo. 
June  6,  1863. 

I 669  Sigismund  III,  King  of  Poland  and  Sweden.  D.  S. 
folio.  July,  1594,  with  Seal.  FINE. 

1670  Rafn,  Charles  C.  Distinguished  Danish  Antiquarian. 
A.  L.  S.  4to.  Copenhagen,  Oct.  2,  1850. 


1671 


Portraits  of  Kings  of  Sweden. 


8 pieces 


EMPERORS  OF  GERMANY  AND  PRUSSIA. 

1672  Elizabeth,  Wife  of  Frederick  II  of  Prussia.  D.  S. 
folio.  Berlin,  Jan.  6,  1769. 

1673  Frederick  I,  King  of  Prussia.  L.  S.  3 pages,  folio. 
Potsdam,  Aug.  18,  1701,  with  address.  VERY  FINE. 

1674  Frederick  II,  called  “ Frederick  the  Great,”  King  of 
Prussia.  One  of  the  Greatest  Generals  and  most  Famous 
Kings  of  Modern  Times.  D.  S.  folio.  June  6,  1786. 
FINE. 

1675  Frederick  William  I,  King  of  Prussia.  L.  S.  2 
pages,  folio,  1739,  with  address.  FINE. 

1676  Frederick  William  II,  King  of  Prussia.  L.  S.  4to. 
Berlin,  Jan.  2,  1782,  with  fine  colored  Portrait. 

1677  Frederick  William  III,  King  of  Prussia.  L.  S.  and 
three-line  Autograph.  Aug.  20,  1820. 

1678  Frederick  William  IV.  King  of  Prussia.  L.  S.  with 

7 lines  Autograph.  1815.  And  A.  L.  S.  of  Elizabeth. 
Wife  of  Frederick  William  IV.  2 pieces 

1679  Blucher,  Gerhard  Lebrecht  Von.  Celebrated  Prussian 
Field  Marshal.  D.  S.  folio.  July  7,  1807. 

1680  Hohenlohe,  Prince  Von.  Bismarck’s  Assistant  and  Suc- 
cessor. L.  S.  8vo.  Berlin,  Nov.  27,  1871. 

1681  Humboldt,  Karl  Wilhelm,  Baron  von.  Celebrated 
German  Philologist  and  Statesman.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  Berlin, 
Dec.  3,  1820. 

1682  Metternich,  Clemens  Wenzel,  Prince  Von.  An  Austrian 
Statesman  and  Diplomatist.  L.  S.  folio.  Vienna,  Oct.  i 5, 
1842. 

1683  Montecuccoli,  Raimondo.  One  of  the  greatest  Military 
Commanders  of  his  time.  Of  Italian  Birth  in  the  Service 
of  Austria.  D.  S.  folio.  1636.  FINE. 

1684  Charles  V.  Emperor  of  Germany  and  King  of  Spain. 
D.  S.  4to.  Burgos,  Sep.  6,  1523.  FINE. 


172 


1685  Charles  VII.  Emperor  of  Germany.  L.  S.  9 pages,  4to. 
1727.  To  Cardinal  Althan. 

1686.  Charles  VII.  Emperor  of  Germany.  D.  S.  2 pages, 
folio.  Jan.  4,  1738. 

1687  Ferdinand  I.  Emperor  of  Germany.  D.  S.  double  folio. 

1559- 

1688  Ferdinand  II.  Emperor  of  German)^  The  Instigator 
of  the  30  Years  War.  D.  S.  2 pages,  folio.  Sep.  27, 
1623,  with  seal.  EINE  AND  RARE. 

1689  Ferdinand  III.  Emperor  of  Germany.  L.  S.  2 pages, 
folio.  1645. 

1690  Frederick  William.  Crown  Prince  of  Prussia.  L.  S.  4to. 
Oct.  23,  1852.  And  Cut  Signature,  with  Portrait.  As  a 
Lot. 

1691  Frederick,  William.  Elector  of  Bradenburg,  surnamed 
the  Great  Elector.  D.  S.  8 pages,  folio.  Jan.  14,  1680. 

1692  Johann  Sigsmund.  Ninth  Elector  of  Bradenburg. 
D.  S.  folio.  Dec.  22,  1609.  Stained. 

1693  Georg  Wilhelm.  Elector  of  Bradenburg.  D.  S.  2 
pages,  folio.  Jan.  18,  1627,  with  Seal. 

1694  Joseph  II.  Emperor  of  Germany.  L.  S.4to.  Vienna, 
Oct.  31,  1781. 

1695  Maria  Theresa.  Empress  of  Germany.  D.  S.  2 pages, 
folio.  May,  1762.  FINE. 

1696  Matthias  I.  Emperor  of  Germany.  D.  S.  2 pages, 
folio.  May  15,  1614. 

1697  Maximilian  I.  Emperor  of  Germany.  D.  S.  folio. 
RARE  AND  FINE. 

1698  Maximilian  II..  Plmperor  of  Germany.  D.  S.  3 pages, 
folio.  Jan.  21,  1568.  FINE. 

1699  Rudolph  II.  Emperor  of  Germany.  D.  S.  2 pages, 
folio,  I 592.  FINE. 


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1 700  William,  Prince  of  Orange.  Called  William  the  Silent. 
The  Illustrious  Founder  of  the  Dutch  Republic.  Parch- 
ment D.  S.  double  folio,  1583,  with  Seal.  VERY 
RARE. 

1701  William  I.  Emperor  of  Germany.  A.  L.  S.  8vo.  Berlin, 
Nov.  15,  1875. 

1702  The  Same.  D.  S.  folio.  Aug.  16,  i860. 

RULERS  OF  ITALY,  SARDINIA,  SPAIN,  &c. 

1703  Antonelli,  Giacomo.  Celebrated  Italian  Cardinal  and 
Politician.  Photograph  with  signature. 

1704  Charles  Albert.  King  of  Sardinia.  L.  S.  folio.  Turin, 
May  30,  1834,  with  Portrait. 

1705  Charles  Emanuel  I.  Duke  of  Savoy,  surnamed  the 
Great.  L.  S.  4to.  Turin,  Feb.,  1604,  with  2 portraits. 
FINE. 

1706  Charles  Emanuel  II.  Duke  of  Savoy.  D.  S.  folio. 
July  8,  1673. 

1707  Charles  Emanuel  III.  Duke  of  Savoy.  D.  S.  folio. 
Jan.  30,  1748,  with  2 portraits. 

1708  Charles  Emanuel  IV.  King  of  Sardinia  and  Duke  of 
Savoy.  A.  L.  S.  4to,  no  date. 

1709  Charles  Felix  I.  King  of  Sardinia.  L.  S.  folio.  Turin, 
May  25,  1829. 

1710  Eugene  (Francis).  Prince  of  Savoy.  The  Illustrious 
General,  brought  with  Marlborough  against  the  French 
at  Blenheim.  L.  S.  3 pages,  folio.  Nov.  10,  1705.  FINE 
AND  RARE. 

1711  Emanuel  Philibert.  Duke  of  Savoy.  Surnamed  “ Iron- 
headed.” A noted  Italian  General.  D.S.  folio.  July  19, 
1 563,  with  portrait.  RARE. 

1712  Ferdinand  The  Catholic.  King  of  Spain.  L.  S.  “Roi 
d’Espagna,”  4to,  no  date.  VERY  EINE  AND  RARE. 


174 


1713  Ferdinand  and  Isabella.  King  and  Queen  of  Spain. 
The  Patron  of  Columbus.  D.  S.  “Yo  el  Rey”  “Yo  el 
Reyna,”  4to.  VERY  FINE  AND  RARE. 

1714  Garibaldi,  Guiseppe.  Famous  Italian  General.  Cut 
Signature,  with  portrait. 

1715  Victor  Amadeus  I.  Duke  of  Savoy.  L.  S.  folio. 
Nov.  28,  1614. 

1716  Victor  Amadeus  II.  Duke  of  Savoy,  and  First  King 
of  Sardinia.  L.  S.  folio.  Sept.  13,  1714,  with  portrait. 
FINE  AND  RARE. 

1717  Victor  Amadeus  III.  King  of  Sardinia  and  Duke  of 
Savoy.  L.  S.  folio.  Sept.  24,  1774.  And  Autograph  of 
his  Queen,  Marie  Antoinette.  As  a Lot. 

1718  Victor- Emmanuel  II.  King  of  Italy.  L.  S.  folio.  July, 
1850,  with  portrait. 

1719  The  Same.  A.  L.  S.  8vo,  no  date. 

POPES  OF  ROME. 

1720  Pope  Benedict  XIII.  L.  S.  as  Cardinal,  4to.  Benevento, 
1711.  FINE  AND  RARE. 

1721  Pope  Clement  VIII.  D.  S.  folio.  April,  1602,  with 
Portrait.  FINE  AND  RARE. 

1722  Pope  Clement  IX.  L.  S.  as  Bishop  of  Rome.  July  3, 
1655.  FINE  AND  RARE. 

1723  Pope  Clement  XII.  L.  S.  as  Archbishop,  4to.  Roma, 
Feb.  14,  1703.  RARE  AND  FINE. 

1724  Pope  Clement  XIII.  A.  L.  S.  as  Cardinal  Rozzonies,  4to. 
Feb.  2,  1735.  RARE  AND  FINE. 

1725  Pope  Gregory  XIV.  L.  S.  4to.  July  6,  1591. 
VERY  FINE  AND  RARE. 

1726  Pope  Gregory  XVI.  A.  L.  S.  with  initial,  as  Cardinal,  4to. 
22  Sep.,  1796.  P'lNE. 


1727  The  Same.  L.  S.  as  Cardinal,  folio.  Roma,  1833. 


175 

1728  Pope  Innocence  XII.  D.  S.  folio.  May  25,  i6g8. 
RARE. 

1729  Pope  Leo  XII.  One  line  Autograph,  with  colored  trans- 
parent view  of  St.  Peter’s  and  Portrait. 

1730  Pope  Paul  III.  D.  S.  as  Cardinal  “ Placet  A”  (Allesan- 
dro  Farnese)  folio,  1540?  Badly  damaged. 

1731  Pope  Paul  V.  D.  S.  4to,  Palazzo  ap°,  1609.  FINE 
AND  RARE. 

1732  Pope  Pius  VII.  A.  L.  S.  4to.  No  date. 

1733  Pope  Pius  VIII.  A.  L.S.  as  Cardinal,  4to.  Linz,  1822. 

1734  Pope  Alexander  VI.  Papal  Bull,  1499.  Parchment 
folio,  with  lead  Seal. 

1735  Portraits  of  the  Popes.  32  pieces 

1736  Lot  Portraits,  &c. 


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